A 56-year-old Princeton man was killed the morning of Aug. 24 after the recreational vessel he and his friend were fishing from was struck by the wake from another boat, kicking their Robalo into gear in Little Egg Harbor Bay off Holgate and ejecting him, according to a first responder at the scene.
UNMANNED CRAFT: A recreational fishing boat (right) hit by wake from another boat spun out of control after its occupants were thrown overboard. (Supplied Photo)
The second man, 51, of Nutley, was also thrown overboard, according to the incident report. He was not injured in the accident and walked to the ambulance of his own accord, said Deb Whitcraft, Beach…
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