Kayaker, 35, Found Floating In NJ Quarry Dies

A 35-year-old man died after being pulled from the water near a privately-owned quarry over the weekend in New Jersey, authorities said.

Alpha Quarry.
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Cecilia Levine

11/26/2024 2:50 p.m.

Troopers responded to the Alpha Quarry at approximately 5:20 p.m. on Nov. 24, following a report of a kayaker in distress.

Local police and fire departments located the victim, identified as Justin Lusk, of Alpha, floating in the water, Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. Lusk was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The incident remains under active investigation, and no additional details have been released.

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