June 9, 2023

AVON-BY-THE-SEA, NJ (MONMOUTH)–The Avon-by-the-Sea Police Department was dispatched to reports of two swimmers in distress at the Sylvania Avenue Beach at 8:35 a.m. Upon arrival, officers and members of the ANSWER water rescue team entered the water and began searching for victims.

Approximately 10 minutes later, rescue swimmers located a female juvenile in distress and successfully removed her from the ocean. She was transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center by First Aid members. At approximately 10:00am, a second victim, later identified as a 39-year-old male from Teaneck was located submerged and brought to the shore where lifesaving efforts began. He was subsequently transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased.

Responding Units:

Avon-by-the-Sea Police Neptune City Police Bradley Beach Police

New Jersey State Police Marine Division

Monmouth County Sherriff’s Office United States Coast Guard

Avon-by-the-Sea First Aid Squad

Area Network of Shore Water Emergency Responders (ANSWER Team)

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