RedactedNarrative: Operator/Victim #1 stated to the effect on August 2nd, 2016 via telephone: 
      I launched my PWC out of Keyport Marina at around 12pm and began joy riding in the Raritan Bay.  At around 3pm, the overheat light came on and the ski began to feel heavy.  I opened the compartment and saw water up to the carburetor.  The drive shaft seal had broke and the ski was taking on water.  I tied a rope to the ski, jumped off and attempted to swim it back to shore but the current was too strong.  I eventually released the ski and attempted to swim to shore on my own.  After about 1-2 hours, I became fatigued and started to panic so I utilized my cell phone to request assistance.  NYPD removed me from the water and towed my ski.  The hospital checked my vitals/lungs.      
  
  Investigation revealed:  
      On Thursday, July 28th, 2016 at 1709hrs, 10comm advised that they received notification from  Monmouth County that there was a capsized jet-ski, approximately 2 miles off Keansburg Borough and that is was floating towards Staten Island.  Further information revealed that there was a swimmer in close proximity to the PWC.  NYPD and USCG deployed units to the above location.  Furthermore, NJSP Carteret and Monmouth units were deployed as well.  As a result, NYPD Helo secured Operator/Victim #1 from the Raritan Bay and transported same to Staten Island University Hospital were he was treated and released.  NYPD Harbor Unit secured the PWC and stored same at the Brooklyn Army Terminal. 
     
       Vessel #1 sustained mechanical damage as it took on water.
  