On 06/13/2011 (Monday), Sgt and I were dispatched to the area of Beach Thoroughfare for a complaint of a capsized vessel.  We utilized Troop Vessel V8233 and checked for the above vessel/victims.  Upon our arrival we could not locate the above vessel but were able to make contact with four of the five victims.    All advised that they had flipped the vessel and could not flip the vessel back over, then they swam to shore.  It should be noted that they were standing by with Atlantic City Police Department, whom were assisting in the rescue via land.  All of the victims advised that they were Ok and refused medical treatment while on scene.  Same also advised that they were renting a home, and that this is were the fifth victim had returned to.  All the victims described the vessel as having no motor and that they were utilizing paddles to operate the vessel.  
Following interviewing the first four victims, Sgt. and I continued our search for the above vessel.  We expanded our search accordingly with the outgoing tide.  A short time later we were able to locate the capsized vessel in the area of the Brigantine Bridge.  The vessel was still capsized and floating just above the water line.  Several attempts were made to right same however these were met with negative results.  The vessel was then towed back to the NJSP Atlantic City Station and secured at the station dock.  Sgt. and I then utilized Troop Vehicle 1059 and met with the remaining victim who also advised that she was not injured, and refused medical treatment.  She advised she swam back to the house after the vessel flipped over.  
On 06/14/2011 (Tuesday), I was able to notify the vessel's owner of the status/location of their vessel and the prior nights events.  I also provided same with two towing companies that could remove the vessel.  The following morning Tow Boat US responded to the NJSP Atlantic City Station and were able to salvage the above vessel.  

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