RedactedNarrative: On this date, I monitored the marine radio VHF Channel 16 (International Distress Frequency) and a medical request was broadcasted by the United State Coast Guard (USCG) Barnegat Light Station. The USCG reported the victim was transported to the USCG station and met by the Barnegat Light Emergency Medical Services (EMS). The time of day was the afternoon. The weather was clear and the visibility was good. 
  Upon my arrival at the USCG Station, I observed a Hackensack Medical helicopter landing about 100 yards south of the station. The helicopter departed shortly after. I was met by Officer of the Day (OOD), USCG Barnegat Station. They stated the victim had suffered a serious injury, severed finger, during an anchor raising evolution. The incident location was in the vicinity of the Sedge Island, Ocean Township, NJ. 
  I contacted the Long Beach Township communications center who reported VICTIM was transported to the Cooper University Hospital, Camden NJ. I then contacted and spoke to VICTIM's step-father who provided a statement: 
  VICTIM's step-father (OPERATOR 1) and she had assisted him with raising the anchor of his boat, a white 21' Checkmate Pulsar. OPERATOR 1 stated when VICTIM attempted to unmake the line for the anchor a wave / wake struck the boat which caused the line to tighten. VICTIM's finger became caught in a loop of the line and separated her finger from her right hand. OPERATOR 1 stated he contacted 911 immediately and then the USCG arrived. He stated VICTIM was transported to the USCG station for medical treatment. 
  The investigation revealed, Vessel #1 was anchored and was making ready to get underway at the Sedge Island, Ocean Township, NJ. When Vessel #1 began raising the anchor, the victim's finger became caught in the line. The victim's finger was then separated from her right hand. The victim was flown to the hospital for treatment.
  