OCEAN CITY — Two anglers searched in vain for a good spot to fish Friday, Nov. 14 when fog caused them to become disoriented. Their vehicle went off an eroded ledge into the water off Corson’s Inlet State Park. One had to be rescued from 200 yards off shore.
According to Ocean City police, at about 11:40 p.m., units responded to a 9-1-1 call of a vehicle in the water at Corson’s Inlet State Park.
Information received indicated that two subjects, who were not identified, were in the vehicle. Dispatchers activated Ocean City Fire/Rescue Units, New Jersey State Police Marine Unit and Coast Guard.
One of the victims was able to remain close to the vehicle and was immediately pulled from the water by rescue personnel.
The second subject had drifted approximately 200 yards off shore. Emergency personnel on scene subsequently rescued that subject. Neither subject sustained any injuries.
Both subjects stated they were driving on the beach looking for a good fishing location. The weather conditions were extremely foggy, and they were unable to navigate the unfamiliar terrain.
The driver of the vehicle then went off a ledge caused by erosion and submerged in the ocean.
When police arrived, the vehicle was almost completely submerged.
The vehicle was left at the location until daybreak when it could be towed from the water’s edge.
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