Crime & Safety
UPDATE: South Jersey Teen Dies After Almost Drowning: Police
The teen died two days after almost drowning, police said. At least 10 people have died in water-related deaths in NJ since May.

A South Jersey teen died Sunday after almost drowning in a pond over the weekend, police said.
The 17-year-old Bridgeton boy was found unresponsive Friday after officers responded at 7 p.m. to a call about a possible drowning at Menantico Ponds in Millville, police said.
The teen, who was not identified, had gone swimming with three friends when he started to struggle, police said. A stranger and two friends pulled him from the pond, where the unidentified boy struggled in the deep end.
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The boy was transported to Inspira Medical Center in Vineland and then to DuPont Hospital for treatment. He was pronounced dead on Sunday.
The tragedy was at least the 10th water-related death in New Jersey since the beginning of May. Read more: 10 NJ Water Deaths Since May As Tragic Trend Continues
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An investigation into the incident is continuing.
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