Search for missing boater at lake near six flags great adventure

Search for Missing Boater at Lake Near Six Flags Great Adventure

August 4, 2024

JACKSON, NJ – A boating accident has left one person missing following the capsizing of a vessel on Prospertown Lake. The incident, which involved a single boat, prompted an immediate response from Jackson police and several other agencies.

Authorities were alerted and dispatched to the scene near Six Flags Great Adventure just before 2:30 p.m. The search operation was quickly assembled, utilizing boats and divers in an effort to locate the missing individual.

The New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife, the New Jersey State Police, and Jackson EMS are among the entities contributing to the search efforts. Multiple law enforcement and emergency services are actively involved in the ongoing operation.

Phil Stilton

Phil Stilton

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