Kayak Fisherman Found Dead In Jersey Shore River: State Police

A man fishing in a kayak was found dead in a Jersey Shore river, authorities said.

A boat for the marine services bureau of the New Jersey State Police.
Photo Credit: *Facebook - New Jersey State Police*

03/27/2024 2:57 p.m.

Diego Ferreira, 37, of Long Branch, was found dead in the Navesink River in Middletown, a state police spokesperson said. Investigators said Ferreira was fishing in the river at night on Monday, Mar. 25.

Ferreira was reported missing to state police at around 5:22 a.m. on Tuesday, Mar. 26. His body was recovered later that day.

The Coast Guard, Middletown and Rumson police, and Sea Bright Fire Rescue helped the state police marine services bureau in the search.

State police were continuing to investigate Ferreira's death.

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