Sailboat hits jetty, runs aground in Ocean City, New Jersey
A sailor was reportedly using autopilot, officials said, when the boat struck the rock jetty.
OCEAN CITY, New Jersey (WPVI) -- Early morning beachgoers were in for a surprise after a sailboat ran aground in Ocean City, New Jersey.
The Action Cam was there near the Ocean City Music Pier on Monday morning.
City officials say the boat ran aground just after 4 a.m. on the beach at Ninth Street.
A sailor was reportedly using autopilot, officials said, when the boat struck the rock jetty off Ninth Street Beach, then beached.
Tom Osler happened to be out on an early morning walk, and notified police when he saw the crash.
"As it came in closer and closer to the shore I was a little shocked at how close he was getting to the beach. So, I put my camera on and started recording," said Osler.
The sailor was not hurt. The only damage to the boat was to the rudder.
In the midst of the commotion, the Kessler family from Boston was enjoying the last day of their vacation.
"We do it once every year," said Zak Kessler. "We come down the shore for a little family vacation."
"It's a different atmosphere than we're used to up north. The water is a lot warmer than New England, too," said Zak's sister, Sam Kessler. "That's my favorite part I think."
