Operator 1 stated: We were heading out of the Little Egg Inlet when we got caught in the breakers. The boat started to take on water, so both of us jumped overboard. We were able to hang onto the boat, that's when the Coast Guard Helicopter showed up and took us out of the water.

Investigation revealed: Vl was traveling East bound exiting the Little Egg Harbor Inlet into the Atlantic Ocean. While exiting the Inlet Vl started to take on water due to the rough seas that day. Vl then capsized. 

Both Operator and passenger were able to jump overboard and use Vl to hang onto. An unknown vessel who noticed Vl capsizing was able to reach out for help over VHF channel 16. The Coast Guard Helicopter who was out on patrol that day was able respond and rescue both occupants. Both occupants were taken back to the Atlantic City USCG station. Atlantic city EMS responded and both occupants refused medical treatment. Both operator and passenger of Vl were released to their parents. Sea Tow was able to salvage Vl.

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