Swimmer Fatally Struck By Boat In Atlantic City: Police

A swimmer was fatally struck by a boat over the weekend in Atlantic City, authorities said.

08/13/2023 5:17 p.m.

Norma Michaels, 79, of Ventnor, was swimming in the Intracoastal Waterway near a floating dock in Atlantic City around 5:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, when she was struck by a 20-foot Robalo fishing boat, State Police said.

Michaels was pronounced dead and the 52-year-old boat operator, who was not injured, remained at the scene.

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