Another Missing Swimmer At Jersey Shore As Tragic Trend Continues

The Coast Guard is searching for a swimmer who went missing off the Jersey Shore late Tuesday. The swimmer, who was not identified, was reported missing near the Steel Pier in Atlantic City at approximately 10 p.m., Tuesday, according to a Coast Guard release.

It's become the latest in an alarming trend of swimming incidents at New Jersey beaches and pools this summer. Twenty-three have died since June.

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Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay were notified by the Atlantic City Police Department that a bystander saw a man enter the water by Steel Pier but not return.

The Coast Guard launched a 29-foot Response Boat-Small crew from Station Atlantic City along with an MH-65 Dolphin rescue helicopter crew from Air Station Atlantic City to conduct initial searches.

The Coast Guard Cutter Mako, an 87-foot patrol boat based out of Cape May, was diverted to the scene and searched throughout the night.

We'll have more as it comes in.

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