Details, Missing N.J. Teen Swimmer ID'd After Body Recovered

School officials identified a N.J. child swimmer who has gone missing - the fifth to do so over the past week.

The superintendent of Hamilton Township School District identified the 17-year-old boy as Marty Barchue, a student at Hamilton West High School.

Scott Rocco sent a note home to parents saying the district was notified of a student who was swimming in Roebling Park and went missing as the tide went out on Wednesday.

"Local, county, and state first responders were immediately called to the scene and conducted a search, which continued this morning," he said. "We thank them for their efforts."

Barchue was one of four teen boys who were swimming in Roebling Memorial Park in Hamilton Township around 5 p.m. Wednesday when the current became too strong and swept them away, according to authorities.

A 17-year-old was swept away toward the Delaware River while three others made it safely to shore, according to the report. One of the teens who was swimming said that he tried to grab Barchue.

"He was going under, coming up, gasping for air, going under and when he went around the corner, I lost sight of him,” Jarod Tatarek told News12.

Rocco said he was deeply saddened by this news "and I know you join me in keeping Marty, his family, and friends in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time."

"Marty was an outgoing student who always had a smile on his face and a kind word to say," he said. "His sense of humor and contagious laugh will truly be missed by all who knew him."

To provide support to those affected by this tragedy, district and school administrators have established a care room with members of the faculty at Hamilton West High School. The school is open for students and parents who would like to talk with a counselor or want a safe place to meet with classmates or neighbors.

The incident comes on the heels of four children who went missing while swimming at the Jersey Shore over the past week. All four tied died, authorities said.

Read more: 4 Missing Jersey Shore Swimmers Dead: Authorities

A recovery operation in Hamilton, meanwhile, has been underway since Wednesday night. We'll have more information as it comes in.

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