RedactedNarrative: Operator #1 stated to the effect: My electronics on the boat have been working on and off. It went off and I looked down at my phone. When I looked up I saw the pole. The front of my boat struck it then I went off into the marsh.
  
  Investigation revealed: Vessel #1 (Vt) was traveling southwest in the ICW near maker 288. Operator #1 (01) began to experience difficulties with the onboard electronics. 01 failed to notice the ICW 288 marker in his path of travel and struck same. The port bow of Vt struck the marker. Vl continued southwest where the entire port side of the vessel scraped against the marker. Vl then continued westbound where it came to rest in the marshes. Vt sustained moderate damage to the port bow and entire port side. Due to the impact 01 's head and nose struck the steering wheel and console of the vessel. 01 sustained a bloody nose~ same denied any medical treatment. US Coast Guard Station Ocean City responded and transported 01 to the Blue Water Marina in Ocean City. Tow Boat US responded and removed the vessel from the marsh and towed it back to the Blue Water Marina.
  
  USCG Ocean City was contacted regarding the ICW 288 marker. Same advised there was no subsequent damage and no further action was needed
  