Makayla and Noah aground at Pea Island Wildlife Refuge

The 55-foot motor vessel Makayla and Noah sits in the surf after running aground in the Pea Island Wildlife Refuge near Oregon Inlet, N.C., Friday, March 20. The vessel drifted to the beach from anchor after its operator was rescued by the Coast Guard Wednesday. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

OREGON INLET, N.C. - The 55-foot motor vessel Makayla and Noah sits in the surf after running aground in the Pea Island Wildlife Refuge near Oregon Inlet, N.C., Friday, March 20. The vessel drifted to the beach from anchor after its operator was rescued by the Coast Guard Wednesday. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

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