RedactedNarrative: According to the operator, they contacted the coast guard about entry to ports.  The coast guard discouraged entry into hatteras inlet, but suggested using ocracoke inlet instead because it was clearly marked and their cutter used it daily.  Upon entry to the marked channel, the vessel ran aground and started taking on water.  The operator then contacted the coast guard with their location.  The operator and passengers then put on orange survival suits and waited for rescue.
  
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