Man Drowns Off Coast Of Wildwood Beach, 3rd In 2 Weeks

WILDWOOD, NJ — A man drowned last week in Wildwood, the third drowning there in the past two weeks, officials said.

Williams Pathy, 45, of Hillsdale, died on June 8, the City of Wildwood Police Department said. Pathy was found unconscious and unresponsive floating in the water about 100 yards from the shore shortly before 5:30 p.m., police said.

When police and the Wildwood Fire Department arrived to the scene in the area of Youngs Avenue and the beach, several people were already taking care of Pathy, police said. Two swimmers had helped take Pathy out of the water and another witness did CPR, police said. Police also said that another swimmer was rescued by a "good Samaritan."

The fire department and Medic 5 began life-saving measures, but Pathy died after being taken to Cape Regional Medical Center, police said.

Pathy's drowning follows the recent Wildwood Crest drowning of a PA man and another PA man who drowned in Wildwood.

"The Wildwood Police & Fire Departments would like to offer our heartfelt condolences to Mr. Pathy’s family and friends," police said.

Police again urged swimmers to only enter the water when lifeguards are on duty.