Two People Rescued, One Missing After Boat Capsizes in Manasquan Inlet
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: September 15, 2023
Two people rescued, one still missing
Two individuals have been rescued while a third remains missing after a boat capsized on Thursday night in the Manasquan Inlet at the Jersey Shore. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m., with first responders managing to recover two people so far. However, efforts are still underway to locate the missing individual.
According to a spokesperson for the Coast Guard, surveillance footage captured what appears to be a powerful wave causing the vessel to overturn. Eyewitnesses reported that the two men who were rescued clung onto a cooler as they made their way towards safety. Both individuals were subsequently transported to an area hospital for medical evaluation.
The situation has been further complicated by Hurricane Lee, which is expected to bring increasingly hazardous conditions along beaches throughout the weekend. Waves measuring between 8 and 10 feet high have already been observed and are predicted to worsen due to this approaching storm system.
In light of these circumstances, U.S. Coast Guard crews are urging members of the public to exercise patience and provide rescue teams with sufficient time and space necessary for their operations.
Legal Help
If you or a loved one was a victim in this or a similar accident, you may be entitled to financial compensation.
If you would like to speak with an attorney about your potential case, we can connect you with an experienced injury lawyer who will provide you with a free, no-obligation case consultation - an attorney who will advance all case costs and will not collect a fee unless they win your case. Click here to get connected.
Tags: New Jersey, Safety First, Rescue, Missing Person, Boating, Coast Guard, Boat Capsizes, Jersey Shore, Hurricane Lee, Asbury Park
Incident at a Glance
- Parties Involved:
- Two people, a third
- Vehicles:
- boat
- State:
- New Jersey
- City:
- Asbury Park
- Location:
- Manasquan Inlet, Jersey Shore
- Date of Incident:
- 2023-09-14
- Time of Incident:
- 8:30 p.m.
Manasquan Inlet, Jersey Shore
Legal Disclaimer: The information contained in this article was collected from secondary sources and may not be completely accurate. If you have questions or concerns about this post, please contact us to remedy. Additionally, any legal or medical is provided for informational purposes and should not be construed as legal or medical advice. Further, should you choose to utilize this site to find legal assistance, please know that your submission does not constitute an attorney client relationship. Such a relationship will be formed between you and the attorney/firm directly.
Your Voice Matters
Do you have information that can improve this article? We would love to hear it. You can contribute updates and corrections to this article here.
Articles on this site cover stories of loss. We recognize that those involved may be sensitive to the information included in a specific article. We honor most article removal requests made by those directly involved.