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Kayaker Who Drowned In NJ Lake Wasn't Wearing Life Preserver, Investigators Say Kayaker Who Drowned In NJ Lake Wasn't Wearing Life Preserver, Investigators Say
Kayaker Who Drowned In NJ Lake Wasn't Wearing Life Preserver, Investigators Say Authorities have identified the Old Bridge man who drowned when his kayak capsized in Jackson Township. Search and rescue divers found the body of 29-year-old John Pereira in Prospertown Lake on Sunday, Aug. 4, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said in a news release. He was first reported missing at around 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3. Witnesses told Jackson Township police that Pereira was not wearing a life preserver and they believed he drowned. The search was suspended in the evening due to severe weather and Pereira's body was recovered at around 3:55 p.…

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by Chris Spiker
News
NJ Beaches To Reopen In Time For Memorial Day Weekend -- Will You Be Going? (POLL) NJ Beaches To Reopen In Time For Memorial Day Weekend -- Will You Be Going? (POLL)
NJ Beaches To Reopen In Time For Memorial Day Weekend -- Will You Be Going? (Poll) New Jersey's beaches and lakes will be open in time for Memorial Day Weekend, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Thursday (story continues below poll). The beaches and lakes -- which had been closed to stop the spread of coronavirus -- are expected to open May 22 -- three days before Memorial Day.  Social distancing guidelines will be in place, the governor said, urging residents to wear face masks whenever possible. Playgrounds, rides, arcades, games, water fountains, picnic areas and water play areas will remain closed. "The Shore is central to our Jersey identity and we want to ensure tha…

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by Jon Craig & Cecilia Levine