Operator #1 stated: " I was staying close to shore and didn't see the rocks."

Investigation revealed: Vessel #1 was traveling south in the Atlantic Ocean. Vessel #1 attempted to navigate into Cape May Inlet in an attempt to find a safe anchorage.  Vessel #1 struck the north jetty of Cape May inlet.  Same began to take on water causing it to sink and sit on the shallow three foot bottom. Most of the vessel remained above the waters surface and was visable from shore.  Operator #1 called the Coast Guard on VHF 16. He and all occupants exited the vessel safely on to the Jetty. All occupants were seen By Lower Twp Rescue and signed off on any treatment.
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