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17-Year-Old Swimmer Brings Newark Police To Passaic River: Cops

A 17-year-old was swimming in the Passaic River on the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 10, authorities said.

A 17-year-old was spotted swimming in the Passaic River.

A 17-year-old was spotted swimming in the Passaic River.

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At 7:50 a.m., Newark police responded to Bridge Street and McCarter Highway on a report of the teen in the water, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. Police made contact with the swimmer when he emerged from the water, Fragé said.

The swimmer is reportedly uninjured, Fragé said. This incident remains under investigation, Fragé said. 

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