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Teen Swimmer Vanishes in Wildwood Waters
3 Jun
Summary
- A 14-year-old boy is missing after swimming in Wildwood.
- Search efforts involved the Coast Guard, boats, and helicopters.
- Rough conditions hampered the extensive search for hours.
Search operations continue in Wildwood, New Jersey, for a 14-year-old boy who disappeared while swimming.
First responders and the Coast Guard commenced a search around 1:30 p.m. on Monday, shortly after the initial calls were received. The teen's grandmother identified him as Davoris Carter, noting he was about to graduate middle school and was a competitive athlete who enjoyed basketball, soccer, skating, and swimming.
Rescue crews successfully pulled three individuals to safety, but Carter remained unaccounted for. Hours of searching by land, water, and air, including sonar scans, yielded no results. The Wildwood Fire Department utilized specialized equipment for water rescues, including protective gear and paddleboards, with heavier equipment like jet skis on standby.
Derek Kobierowski of the Wildwood Fire Department noted that strong winds and currents created rough conditions, significantly expanding the search area compared to calmer days. This incident follows a similar disappearance in Ocean City approximately two weeks prior. Firefighters are urging the public to only swim when lifeguards are present.
