Owuer stated to the effect: We were drifting in the ocean taking rollers over the stern, before we knew it the boat sank.

Investigation revealed: Vessel #1 was drifting approximately 5 miles offshore at the Sea Girt reef, Sea Girt, Monmouth County. Subject observed the vessel was taking on water at the stern. Vessel #1 began to sink rapidly at the stern. At that time, all persons on board entered the water, as the vessel partially submerged. V/F Gemini was in the area of Sea Girt reef at the time of the sinking and responded to render aid. V /F Gemini successfully removed all four person(s) from the water without incident. All four occupants were secured on SP vessel #3002 and relayed to Belmar municipal docks, Belmar, Monmouth County. No injuries were reported on scene.

- Vessel #1 last seen at GPS coordinates {40.07.13N, 73.56.40W}, vessel #1 sank to the bottom of the sea bed and is not a hazard to navigation.
ATLANTIC OCEAN
SEA GIRT                      