RedactedNarrative: On 7/10/21 at approximately 23:18, we were in bound the St John's River Inlet in the vicinity of Mayport when we saw Jacksonville Fire and Rescue marine unit, with lights activated, on scene with an anchored vessel in the middle of the inlet. 
  	I pulled along side the JFRD unit and inquired as to incident. They advised that they were called out in reference to a vessel striking the south jetty of the St John's River inlet. The went on to say that they transported one individual to Mayport Boat Ramp that suffered injuries but refused admittance to the hospital. The vessel was floating but had sustained damage and had lost steerage.
  	We told JFRD that we would be taking over the accident and would tow the vessel back to the boat ramp. 
  	The vessel FL4371RC, a 28' 2012 Contender had sustained major fiberglass damage to the port side freeboard and chine area along with deep gouges throughout the port and starboard chines. There was damage to the keel and both propellers and skegs had sustained damage. The registered owner and operator OP1 stated that they were in a bad storm and that the vessel was operating on "auto pilot" and before they knew it they had struck the south jetty at the far eastern point. OP1 had suffered a laceration to his left ear and bruising to his legs from striking the center console.
  	At the moment of impact occupant was ejected from the vessel and had suffered contusions on his chest and according to OP1 was in shock.
  	Upon our arrival back at the dock occupant had left on his own recognizance.
  	Other occupants were uninjured and are listed in this report.
  	Once at the boat ramp the remaining people on scene were able to get the vessel on to the trailer and survey the damage.    
  OP1:lacerations to the left ear and bruising to legs; 
  Occupant: suffered bruising to the chest area from being ejected from the vessel and striking the rocks of the jetty according to the vessel operator
  