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Teen Killed In Boating Accident Was Rising Rutgers Freshman Teen Killed In Boating Accident Was Rising Rutgers Freshman
Teen Killed In Boating Accident Was Rising Rutgers Freshman More information has come to light about the 18-year-old Wayne resident killed in a boating accident over the weekend in Harvey Cedars. Zeina Mahafzah was days away from beginning her freshman year at Rutgers University, as classes start on Tuesday, Sept. 2. According to university spokeswoman Dory Devlin, Zeina was enrolled in the School of Arts and Sciences–Newark. "The Rutgers-Newark community is devastated by the news of Zeina’s passing, and we are sending our support to the Mahafzah family during this incredibly difficult time," Devlin said. In a post shared to Faceboo…
'Floating Classroom': New Jersey's Official Tall Ship To Sail From Cape May Twice This Summer 'Floating Classroom': New Jersey's Official Tall Ship To Sail From Cape May Twice This Summer
'Floating Classroom': New Jersey's Official Tall Ship To Sail From Cape May Twice This Summer If you're going to Cape May this summer, you could be able to ride on New Jersey’s official tall ship. The A.J. Meerwald will sail from the Cape May Ferry Terminal between Wednesday, June 26, and Sunday, July 7, the Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) said in a news release. The ship will return on Friday, Aug. 2 to offer public sailing and programming through Thursday, Sept. 12. The 1928 oyster schooner is used by the Bayshore Center at Bivalve as a "floating classroom" to teach about nautical history and the environment. "Aboard you will likely see osprey, bald eagles,…
NJ High School Hockey Player Collin Zavoda Dies, 15 NJ High School Hockey Player Collin Zavoda Dies, 15
NJ High School Hockey Player Collin Zavoda Dies, 15 Collin Zavoda, a 15-year-old student athlete at Bridgewater High School died unexpectedly on Monday, June 10, according to a campaign launched for his family. A native of Edison, Zavoda moved to Bridgewater in 2013 and was active in the community, playing baseball and hockey, his obituary on the Bridgewater Funeral Home website reads.  An avid hockey fan, Collin also worked as a hockey referee, according to his obituary and helped lead his club hockey team to a championship. The rising sophomore was also an active Boy Scout who enjoyed fishing, boating and skiing, his obituary rea…
Coast Guard Searches For Missing Jersey Shore Boater, Pair Rescued By Local Police (DEVELOPING) Coast Guard Searches For Missing Jersey Shore Boater, Pair Rescued By Local Police (DEVELOPING)
Coast Guard Searches For Missing Jersey Shore Boater, Pair Rescued By Local Police (Developing) One boater remained missing and two others were rescued after a boat capsized in the rough waters of Manasquan Inlet, authorities said. The U.S. Coast Guard was using a helicopter out of Atlantic City and a C-130 cargo plane out of North Carolina to assist in the search off of Point Pleasant, the Coast Guard said on Friday, Sept. 15. A 47-foot motor lifeboat from Manasquan Inlet also was searching the waters. Point Pleasant police were called at 8:13 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14 about a boat that capsized in the inlet due to a large wave, said Petty Officer Kimberly Reaves, a Coast Guard sp…
US Coast Guard Rescues 4 From Sinking Boat On Jersey Shore US Coast Guard Rescues 4 From Sinking Boat On Jersey Shore
US Coast Guard Rescues 4 From Sinking Boat On Jersey Shore The U.S. Coast Guard rescued four people and a dog from a boat taking on water Sunday, Aug. 27 near the Forked River in Barnegat Bay, authorities said. A 29-foot Response Boat – Small crew from Coast Guard Station Barnegat Light discovered the sinking 30-foot recreational boat while already underway for operations. The Coast Guard crew transferred the four people and their dog aboard the Coast Guard rescue boat. The recreational boat capsized moments after completing the personnel transfer. “The boat’s owner believes the boat was taking on water due to a loose plug, but the compartment w…
'We Gotta Save Them!' Skin Care Exec Details Rescue Of 4 Jersey Shore Boaters (VIDEO) 'We Gotta Save Them!' Skin Care Exec Details Rescue Of 4 Jersey Shore Boaters (VIDEO)
'We Gotta Save Them!' Skin Care Exec Details Rescue Of 4 Jersey Shore Boaters (Video) Joe Cabasso was minutes into his fishing trip at the Jersey Shore on Sunday, Aug. 6 when he heard yelling. "I had just put the rods in the water," the Long Branch dad tells Daily Voice. "A couple hundred feet away, I see guys screaming on a boat, and waving." The back of their boat was going under — fast (scroll for video). Cabasso was on his family's vessel, Gemini with eight other relatives in Sea Girt Reef. He yelled to his captain, Chris Davidson: "We gotta save them." And so, the Gemini — which was about three miles from the Manasquan Inlet — made its way over to the four boaters, a…
PA Boater Has Close Encounter With Great White Shark In NJ (VIDEO) PA Boater Has Close Encounter With Great White Shark In NJ (VIDEO)
PA Boater Has Close Encounter With Great White Shark In NJ (Video) A great white shark was spotted off the coast of Sea Isle City, and a boater caught it all on video. Jim Piazza of Media, Pennsylvania, posted the footage to Facebook. "Look at this monster. Get, get, get away,'' Piazza says on the video to his son, Jayden, who was near the edge of the 23-foot boat. "He was a big shark."  Piazza was fishing for about four hours six miles out with his 15-year-old son, his son's friend, and a cousin, Joey.  They were less than a mile from shore when they spotted the shark at about noon on Saturday, June 4. "I almost hit the shark," Piazz…
This NJ Beach Town Was Named Among Best In America This NJ Beach Town Was Named Among Best In America
This NJ Beach Town Was Named Among Best In America New Jersey has many great beach towns, but one stands out as the best, according to a new ranking.  In fact, Cape May ranked among America's best 20 beach towns in this survey. Cape May is an ideal destination for families and those who are looking for a romantic getaway, says TripsToDiscover.com, a digital travel magazine. It features charming B&Bs, horse-drawn carriages and some of the most beautiful beaches in the country, according to the review. "Year-round, you can find entertainment, art shows, go boating, visit the zoo, sample a taste of craft beer at local breweries, tak…
'Boat In Distress': First Responders Called To Rescue Canoe On Jersey Shore 'Boat In Distress': First Responders Called To Rescue Canoe On Jersey Shore
'Boat In Distress': First Responders Called To Rescue Canoe On Jersey Shore First responders were called to help rescue two boaters in distress on a canoe on the Jersey Shore, according to developing and unconfirmed reports. The emergency occurred before 3 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17 on Deal Lake in Asbury Park, initial reports said. No other details were immediately available. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Coast Guard Helicopter Crew Rescues Fishermen From Burning Boat Off Jersey Shore Coast Guard Helicopter Crew Rescues Fishermen From Burning Boat Off Jersey Shore
Coast Guard Helicopter Crew Rescues Fishermen From Burning Boat Off Jersey Shore The U.S. Coast Guard rescued two fishermen after their boat caught fire approximately 34 miles off the Jersey Shore Thursday (click here for video). Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay received a mayday call from one of the fishermen on the 53-foot Sport Fisher boat "Reel E Bugging," saying their engines were engulfed in flames and they needed immediate assistance. The fishermen were putting on life jackets and deploying their life raft just east of the Barnegat Inlet. Sector Delaware Bay watch standers issued an urgent marine broadcast notifying nearby vessels, and launched an MH-65 Dolp…