Operator #1 stated: "We were heading east within Oyster Creek channel, when we ran aground near buoy #33. The sun was in my eyes, and I must have drifted outside the channel.  We both hit the windshield. I noticed occupant was bleeding so I called 911."

Investigation revealed: Vessel #1 was traveling east within Oyster Creek Channel, when it ran aground near buoy #32.  Passenger #1 was thrown from his chair and struck the front windshield with his face.
Operator #1 was also thrown from his chair, and struck the front windshield with his ribs.  USCG Barnegat Light arrived on scene and removed passenger #1 from the vessel. Passenger #1 was transported to Barnegat Light Station where he was transferred to Barnegat Light EMS. He was then taken To Southern Ocean County Hospital.  
The Vessel was removed from the sand bar by Sea Tow.
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