The body of a young man who vanished while boogie boarding was located on June 19, 2026, near 72nd Street in Sea Isle City, New Jersey. The discovery was announced on June 23, 2026, after a coordinated effort by the Ocean City Police Department, the New Jersey State Police, and the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office.
The teenager was reported missing earlier in the week after he failed to return to shore during a boogie boarding session in Ocean City. Responding officers launched a search that expanded across neighboring coastal areas. On June 19, search teams found the swimmer’s remains in the waters off Sea Isle City, close to the 72nd Street shoreline.
Law enforcement officials from Ocean City and the state police confirmed that the search operation involved divers, surface vessels, and aerial support. The Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office was notified to oversee the investigation and handle any legal proceedings that may follow. No additional details about the circumstances of the death have been released at this time.
The incident adds to ongoing concerns about water safety along the Jersey Shore, where strong currents and shifting sandbars pose hazards to swimmers and boarders. Authorities continue to advise beachgoers to remain vigilant, heed posted warnings, and stay within designated swimming zones. The recovery of the missing swimmer’s body concludes a multi‑agency effort that began after the young man was reported missing earlier in the week.