Bayville, NJ – Two boys died following a boating incident on Barnegat Bay near MJ’s Restaurant on July 19, authorities confirmed.
The NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE and emergency responders arrived to find CPR in progress aboard a vessel. Despite continued lifesaving efforts, both boys were pronounced dead at the scene.
Information about the boys, including their identities and ages, has not been released, and it remains unclear if others aboard were injured.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances leading to the tragedy.
This incident highlights ongoing safety concerns in Barnegat Bay, a heavily trafficked waterway during the summer months.