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Swimmer, 23, Still Missing After Search Off Seaside Heights
A 23-year-old swimmer remained missing Saturday, June 6, more than a day after disappearing in the water off the Jersey Shore.
The U.S. Coast Guard received a report at approximately 1:57 p.m. Friday, June 5, of a person in the water about 100 yards offshore of Seaside Heights, a spokesperson for the agency said.
A 47-foot Motor Lifeboat from Coast Guard Station Barnegat Light and a helicopter from Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City were dispatched to the scene, according to the Coast Guard. Local emergency responders also deployed marine, aerial, and shoreline search resources.
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Marine Drill Sergeant Found Dead In Hotel Room During Duty Assignment
A Marine and soon-to-be father was found dead in a hotel room while on assignment, leaving investigators searching for answers and loved ones mourning a sudden loss.
Sgt. Albert Haynes II, 24, of Austin, Pennsylvania, was discovered dead in a hotel room in Starke, Florida, on Friday, May 30, according to the U.S. Marine Corps.
Haynes was assigned to Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and was supporting a poolee function with Recruiting Station Jacksonville while on temporary additional duty when he died, military officials said.
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