On 12/17/13, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Sitka Post investigated a repo rt of a vessel that had run aground.  Investigation revealed P1 was operating a 30' Almar boat near Sergius Na rrows.  The vessel collided with the beach at cruise speed.  P1 was  seriously injured and his passenger  suff ered non-life threatening injuries.  The men reported the collision to th e United States Coast Guard and were able to continue toward Sitka.  A  USCG helicopter air lifted the men from the area of Neva Strait.  Si tka Mountain Rescue and good Samaritan vessels participated in the event. 
 Damage to the vessel is estimated at $30,000.  Alcohol does not appea r to have been a factor. 
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Sitka