Multiple drownings in NJ this week, with the latest in South Jersey
💧Missing swimmer search Thursday
💧Fourth drowning death in the township this season, police say
💧Safety tips
MONROE (Gloucester) — Another drowning reported this summer in New Jersey, this time in Gloucester County.
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Rescuers were notified around 2 p.m. Thursday about a missing swimmer around the Cedar Lake Wildlife Management area, according to a statement from Monroe Township Police Department.
A New Jersey State Police helicopter assisted, along with ground rescue crews.
4700 block of Jackson Rd in Gloucester County Aug 2024
The victim died at the scene, identified by authorities as Rafael Martinez Pascual. He resided in Pitman and was a citizen of Mexico.
Pascual wasn't alone — he swam with friends when he disappeared under the water.
Swimming isn't allowed in this area.
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Water safety tips
- Never swim alone
- Swim sober
- Know what type of waterway it is before you head in (lake, reservoir)
- Never swim in a reservoir
- Always enter water feet first
- Swim where lifeguards are present
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