Beach Haven, NJ – A deadly boating incident off the coast of Beach Haven has left one person dead and another in critical condition, as the U.S. Coast Guard continues its response and search efforts in the aftermath of the wreck.
This information is based on reported scanner traffic from EMS at the time of the incident.
The crash was reported Saturday afternoon, prompting an immediate rescue operation involving Coast Guard crews and other emergency responders. Two individuals were reported by on-scene personally as being recovered from the water. One was pronounced dead at the scene, while the second victim was rushed to a local hospital in critical condition.
Authorities have not yet released the identities of the victims. It remains unclear how many people were aboard the vessel or what led to the crash. The Coast Guard has not confirmed if anyone else is missing, but search operations remain active.
The investigation into the cause of the incident is ongoing.
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Key Points
- One person is dead and another critically injured following a boat crash in Beach Haven
- The U.S. Coast Guard recovered two victims from the water Saturday
- Search and investigation efforts are ongoing as authorities work to determine the cause
Fatal boat crash in Beach Haven sparks Coast Guard search and rescue mission.
Report based on first responder scanner traffic and eyewitness accounts.
