RedactedNarrative: Operator #1 stated to the effect: We were on our way home and it was really dark out, I thought we were past the marsh and then we ran aground.
  
  Investigation revealed: Vessel #1 was traveling east, north east out of Kettle Creek in Brick Township, Ocean County. Operator #1 failed to observe the marsh and Vessel #1 ran hard aground, approximately 20 feet onto the marsh. Tow Boat U.S. arrived on scene and successfully removed the vessel from the marsh. After Vessel  #1 was removed from the marsh it was listing heavy to the port side. Subsequently, the operator and passengers were removed from Vessel #1. Tow Boat U.S. then towed Vessel #1 to Traders Cove Marina in Brick Township, Ocean County for inspection. Vessel #1 sustained damage to the port side pontoon. No injuries were reported on scene.