On sunday november 24, 2013 at approximately 07:45, ncwrc dispatch received a report regarding two stranded boaters in the currituck sound. Officer launched from the coinjock boat ramp and arrived on scene approximately 09:00 in the area of channel marker 99 north of bells island in the currituck sound. The two occupants of vessel were picked up by the uscg helicopter and taken to albemarle hospital and treated for mild hypothermia. 

On monday november 25, 2013, at approximately 2:00pm, officer arrived to speak with the vessel operator. Operator1 stated vessel 1 was traveling east from rivers edge towards operator1's residence. As the vessel traveled east on the currituck sound, the weather and water conditions worsened. Out in the open water of the sound, a rope hanging overboard from the vessel became entangled in the propeller causing the motor to stall and the vessel began taking on water. After the rope was freed from the propeller, the engine would not restart. The vessel then drifted toward channel marker 99. Operator1 and occupant attempted to tie off to the channel marker, but the vessel took on more water. Operator1 and occupant abandoned the vessel and climbed up onto the platform of channel marker 99. The vessel was recovered three days later. 

No alcohol or drugs were found to have contributed to this accident. Personal flotation devices were worn by the victims.
KNOTTS ISLAND