RedactedNarrative: 05/05/2018:
  
       On this date 10 COMM contacted the station in reference to a vessel accident that occurred early that morning at approximately 00:08hrs. I was advised that a vessel ran aground in Little Egg Inlet, Little Egg Harbor Township, and the captain was transported to AC Medical Center for minor injuries. 
  
       I arrived at the scene a short time later and observed the vessel located at the above listed gps coordinates. The vessel was found to be aground on the South side of Little Egg Inlet and was partially floating with the incoming tide. Same was listed heavily to the starboard side. I was unable to get close enough at this time to view any damage.
  
       I later made contact with the owner who advised that he was operating the vessel when it ran aground. Operator advised that he was driving the vessel South, just off shore, when the seas became too heavy. He stated that he decided to go inshore via Little Egg Inlet to seek calmer water. Operator advised that while navigating the channel, his gps/plotter became inoperable and he could only navigate by sight. He further stated that a short time later, heavy waves pushed his vessel towards the shore where it ran aground. He advised that at that time he contacted the Coast Guard via VHF radio. Operator advised that during the incident he was thrown around inside the vessel by wave action, causing him to hit his head and body on various areas inside the vessel. 
  
       Operator was picked up from the vessel by U.S. Coast Guard helicopter, then transported to AC Medical Center where he was evaluated and treated for minor injuries. The vessel was left on the beach at that time, and Sea Tow was later contacted. Sea Tow then removed the vessel and towed same to Chestnut Neck Boat Yard.
  
       Investigation revealed Vessel 1 was traveling South bound in Little Egg Inlet where same became grounded on the South shoals in the area of Little Beach Island. Operator 1 sustained minor injuries to his head and body. As a result of the accident, the vessel's rudder was broken in half, and a large crack formed around the base of the keel.
  