RedactedNarrative: According to the operator, they were traveling from Pamlico Point to Rose Bay to scout for ducks.  While cruising, they hit a wave and heard a cracking noise.  After the noise Operator1 noticed that the boat had started taking on water.  In order to avoid sinking in the middle of the Pamlico Sound, Operator1 headed straight for the closest shoreline.  As soon as Operator1 made it to the west bank of Striking Bay, the stern of the vessel went under water.  A private citizen saw the vessel and contacted Sergeant with Marine Patrol.  Sergeant went and picked up Operator1 and his passenger.  Sergeant called me and told me that he would be returning to Rose Bay Access Area.  When Sergeant returned to Rose Bay Access Area, he told me that there was a large hole in the bow of the vessel. It does not appear that any impairing substance was involved in the incident.
  
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