2 Rescued From Aground Boat In Barnegat Inlet: Coast Guard

BARNEGAT INLET, NJ — Two were rescued by the Coast Guard after their boat ran aground in the Barnegat Inlet, officials said.

They were part of 34 mariners assisted by the Coast Guard in the Mid-Atlantic region between Aug. 18 and 20, according to a news release.

Sector Delaware Bay received a call Saturday night that a 37-foot vessel had run aground in the inlet, the Coast Guard said.

A Station Barnegat Light 29-foot Response Boat-Small arrived on scene and recovered both occupants, according to the release.

One person suffered a knee injury and was taken to EMS at Southwinds Marina in Forked River.

The vessel was recovered by a commercial towing company, the Coast Guard said.

“The safety of mariners in distress is our top priority,” said Lt. Cmdr. John Mast, the search and rescue mission coordinator for the District 5 Command Center. “The successful rescues this weekend are a testament to the commitment and professionalism of the Coast Guard and local agencies and personnel. The Coast Guard urges all mariners to maintain their equipment, adhere to safety protocols, and stay informed about weather conditions before going out on the water.”