RedactedNarrative: Investigation Revealed: Vessel #1 was underway, cruising east in the Oyster Creek Channel by buoy marker #38 in the Barnegat Bay, Ocean Twp. (Waretown) , Ocean County, NJ. Vessel #1 was on a steady course heading east when due to a very low tide, struck a sand bar and running aground. As a result of the impact, the operator of the vessel was thrown to the deck striking his head. Vessel #1 had run aground and stalled out at it's current location. The operator was medically evaluated by the U.S. Coast Guard Barnegat Light. The operator refused further medical treatment on scene. Tow Boat U.S. arrived on scene and towed the vessel off the sand bar. Vessel #1 made it's way back to it's marina under it's own power. A visual inspection of Vessel #1 did not reveal any visible damage, however, operator #1 stated there was vibration coming from the engine.
   
  (NARRATIVE TAKEN VERBATIM FROM NJSP BOATING ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REPORT).