The body of a young male swimmer who vanished while boogie boarding in Ocean City was recovered on Friday, June 19, 2026, in Sea Isle City near 72nd Street. The recovery ends a coordinated search that included the Ocean City Police Department, New Jersey State Police and the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office.
The teenager was reported missing after he failed to return from a boogie boarding session on the Ocean City shoreline. Local authorities launched an immediate response, deploying officers and resources to the coastal area. As the search expanded, neighboring jurisdictions joined the effort, bringing state police assets and prosecutorial oversight into the operation.
Investigators located the victim’s body in the waters off Sea Isle City, close to the 72nd Street stretch of beach. The exact location was identified by teams conducting surface sweeps and utilizing specialized equipment to cover the shoreline and near‑shore waters. The discovery was confirmed by officials from both the Ocean City Police Department and New Jersey State Police, who then secured the site for evidence collection.
The Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office has taken charge of the case, overseeing the forensic examination and determining the next steps in the investigation. While the cause of death has not been publicly released, authorities have indicated that the investigation remains active and that all standard procedures are being followed to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the disappearance and subsequent recovery.
Law enforcement officials emphasized that the collaborative response across municipal and state agencies reflects the region’s commitment to addressing missing‑person cases promptly. The agencies involved continue to review the evidence gathered during the search and recovery, and they will provide updates as the investigation progresses.
Family members and community residents have been informed of the recovery, and local support services have been made available to assist those affected. The incident underscores the risks associated with water activities along the Jersey Shore and the importance of coordinated emergency response efforts.