RedactedNarrative: Operator #1 stated in effect: I was driving in the bay in the channel. I thought I was in the channel the whole time but I did not realize there was shallow water in that area. 
  
  Investigation on scene revealed: Vl was traveling in the Little Egg Harbor near Intercoastal Channel Marker (ICW) #115. The operator failed to observe the area of shallow water located near the channel. As a result, his Personal Watercraft (PWC) ran aground and Operator was ejected off of the PWC and subsequently struck the shallow water in the prone position, causing him to lose consciousness. 
  
  Good samaritans in the area where able to assist him and provide first aid. Long Beach Township Fire Rescue was able to remove Operator and transport him to the awaiting landing zone. Operator was transported via Medivac to Jersey Shore University Medical Center for further treatment. Operator sustained fractured facial bones as well as two (2) vertebrae. Vl did not sustain any visual damage; however, due to the nature of the accident it is unknown if Vl sustained damage to the jet drive or any internal damage.
  