According to the Ocean County Prosecutor on August 3, 2024, at approximately 2:00 p.m., Jackson Township Police responded to the area of Prospertown Lake for a report of a missing person.

Responding Officers discovered that John Pereira, 29, of Old Bridge, had gone missing after his kayak had capsized. Based on interviews with witnesses, it was determined that Mr. Pereira was not wearing a personal flotation device and was believed to have drowned.

On August 4, 2024, at approximately 3:55 p.m., search and rescue divers recovered Mr. Pereira’s deceased body from the lake. Mr. Pereira’s body was transported to Community Medical Center in Toms River where a post mortem examination is scheduled.