RedactedNarrative: Operator #1 : Stated that they were stopped in shallow water. Victim then reached over the railing of the vessel to grab something that he dropped in the water. At that time Victim fell into the water head first.
  
   (Passenger/Victim) : Stated that he had dropped a pack of cigarettes into the water. He then reached over the railing of the vessel to pick them up at which time he fell overboard and into the water head first hurting his neck.
  
  Investigation Revealed : A group of seven guys rented a pontoon vessel from the South Dock Marina located in North Wildwood NJ. Operator ran it aground outside the Grassy Sound Channel. While aground, (passenger) dropped a pack of cigarettes overboard. Victim then attempted to retrieve the cigarettes, at which time he fell overboard into the water striking his head on the bottom. Two passengers then jumped off of the vessel to help out, while others called 911. Wildwood Fire and Rescue, and Sgt. responded by vessel and removed Victim from the water. Victim was then transported to the 15th Street dock where he was met by Wildwood EMS. Victim was then transported by Medivac to the Atlantic City Medical Center for further evaluation. No damage to the vessel was observed. No other injuries were recorded.
  