BOAT STRANDED ON ATLANTIC CITY BEACH

A fishing vessel ran aground early Monday morning on the beach near Missouri Ave. in Atlantic City. The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating the cause of the grounding and checking for possible environmental hazards. The owner of the 56-foot Jessica Heather told the Coast Guard they will attempt to re-float the boat at Monday night’s high tide, which will occur at 6:52 p.m.