RedactedNarrative: 08/07/21 (Saturday)
  
  On this date, Troopers assigned to the Ocean Sub-Station, responded to a call over VHF Channel 16
  reference a vessel aground in Oyster Creek Channel involving an occupant with injuries.
  
  Operator #1 stated to the effect: I was coming in from fishing offshore. I was hugging the right side of
  the channel due to the size of the boat and the amount of traffic in the channel. The boat went from
  about 18 knots to zero in an instant as I ran aground. I went into the steering wheel and dashboard and
  sustained a couple of bruises. My friend was seated to the right of me and was thrown down into the
  cabin.
  
  Investigation at the scene: Vessel #1 was heading Westbound through Oyster Creek Channel in the area
  of Barnegat Inlet Bouy "32" when Vessel #1 ran aground on the North side of the channel. Vessel #1
  Operator advised he was hugging the right (North) side of the channel due to the size of his boat and surrounding vessel traffic. He stated he was traveling at approximately 18
  knots at the time of the incident. As Vessel #1 came to an abrupt stop, the operator was pushed into the
  steering wheel and dash board. Operator #1 stated he sustained minor bruising but was fine. The
  passenger who was seated starboard to the operator, was pushed forward
  into the cabin. The cabin entrance is two steps downward from the helm. The passenger sustained
  serious injuries to his left side ribs and spine and right shoulder. He was removed from Vessel #1 by
  United States Coast Guard Barnegat Light, then Medevaced to the Jersey Shore Medical Center for
  evaluation and treatment. Sea Tow arrived on scene to assist. Tow Boat US was called to the scene and
  towed Vessel# 1 from the shoal to open water. Vessel# 1 sustained damage to both engines.
  
  It should be noted, shoaling has been observed in this part of the channel on the North side throughout
  this boating season.
  