Swimmer Missing Off Seaside Park Coast

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Swimmer Missing Off Seaside Park Coast

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Swimmer Missing Off Seaside Park Coast

Seaside Park's search for a missing swimmer has been halted for the evening according to News12NJ. The search is a recovery mission, according to local law enforcement authorities.

US Coast Guard, stated a swimmer vanished off the coast of Seaside Park on Friday night, sparking a massive emergency search.

According to the USCG, a call regarding a male 23-year-old who fell under the water and did not come to the surface was received at around 5:30 p.m.

A military spokesperson stated that this happened between O Street and Decatur Avenue, around 100 yards off Seaside Heights.

According to the Coast Guard, boats and swimmers were sent out by Seaside Fire & Rescue, the organization in charge of the coordinated search.

The hunt for the Palmyra man is a recovery effort, according to local law enforcement authorities. The person's family has been informed, according to the police. Around 8:30 p.m., the search was halted as the missing swimmer had not been seen.

Search is anticipated to start up again on Saturday morning.

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