LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP – Authorities are still investigating a drowning that occurred over the weekend off Long Beach Island.
According to officials, the incident occurred around 3 p.m. on September 10 at the Loveladies public beach in Long Beach Township.
The man, whose identity has not been released, was pulled from the water and lifesaving attempts were performed. However, the efforts were unsuccessful.
It has not been confirmed whether a rip current was a leading factor in the drowning. At this time, the are no lifeguards on duty as most beaches are “swim-at-you-own-risk” after Labor Day.
