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14-Year-Old Swept Out to Sea in Wildwood
4 Jun
Summary
- A 14-year-old student was swept into the ocean during a class trip.
- No lifeguards were on duty at the time of the incident.
- Officials urge beachgoers to swim only when lifeguards are present.
A 14-year-old swimmer, Davoris Carter, disappeared into the ocean off Wildwood earlier this week while on a class trip. The incident occurred on a Monday, and as of 2026-06-04T02:13:37+00:00, Carter is still missing. Family members noted the abrupt cancellation of his graduation ceremony, which they had planned to attend.
Carter was in the water with his classmates when he was swept away. While chaperones were present, no lifeguards were on duty, a situation officials say is typical for weekdays in early June. Wildwood Beach Patrol Chief Steve Stocks stressed that beachgoers should only swim when lifeguards are present, stating, "No lifeguard, no swimming."
The incident highlights ongoing water safety concerns along the Jersey Shore. Officials noted that teenage males face a higher drowning risk and that supervised swimming can significantly reduce this danger. Lifeguards are currently on duty on weekends in Wildwood, with daily coverage set to begin on June 15.
