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Marine From NJ Saves Teen Snowboarder During Accident In Japan Marine From NJ Saves Teen Snowboarder During Accident In Japan
Marine From NJ Saves Teen Snowboarder During Accident In Japan A U.S. Marine from South Jersey is credited with helping to rescue a Japanese teen severely hurt while snowboarding, authorities said. Sgt. Tyler Rallo of Galloway was taking a break from military training with Sergeants Ryan Cartwright and Scott Dike when the accident occurred, according to the Marine Corps. The mishap unfolded in Nagano, Japan, last month. Reichi Sekiguchi, a teenager from Kyoto Prefecture, was enjoying mountain adventures with his family and friends when he experienced a sudden accident, severely cutting the top of his head. Reichi’s father, Toshiya Sekiguchi, said: “T…
Jersey Shore Native, Beloved Photographer Dies Suddenly, 36 Jersey Shore Native, Beloved Photographer Dies Suddenly, 36
Jersey Shore Native, Beloved Photographer Dies Suddenly, 36 Jersey Shore native and beloved photographer Walter Kelly McCaffrey, Jr. died unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 5. He was 36. Walter grew up in Barnegat and graduated from South Regional High School, his obituary and social media pages say. Walter then went on to graduate from Colorado Mountain College before moving to Denver, where he was studying economics at the University of Colorado, his memorial says. Walter was a skilled photographer and enjoyed cycling, snowboarding, and surfing, his obituary says. Walter leaves behind his loving parents, Anthony and Antoinette Agresta; his siblings,…
WINTER BLUES? Mountain Creek Offers Timely Break From Cabin Fever, COVID-19 WINTER BLUES? Mountain Creek Offers Timely Break From Cabin Fever, COVID-19
Winter Blues? Mountain Creek Offers Timely Break From Cabin Fever, Covid-19 The mountains are alive with the sound of skiers and snowboarders.  New Jerseyans took advantage of this week's winter snowfall -- and a break from COVID-19 worries -- by hitting the trails of Mountain Creek.  The ski resort officially opened for the season on Thursday.  On their webpage Friday, resort operators posted, "What an opening day. Not only are we so excited to get back out on the mountain and enjoy some fresh air but kicking our season off with a powder day was truly something special." "As for the mountain, our groomers took to the hill last night to lay down so…