A massive multi-agency search ended in tragedy after a 59-year-old man was pulled from Dallenbach Lake and later pronounced dead.
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — A 59-year-old man died after disappearing beneath the surface of Dallenbach Lake during an afternoon swim, prompting a large-scale search involving dive teams, aviation units, marine crews, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel.
According to the East Brunswick Police Department, officers responded at approximately 3:34 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15, to Dallenbach Lake, located at 380 Dunhams Corner Road, after receiving a report that a man had gone underwater and failed to resurface.
Police immediately launched a multi-agency search and rescue operation.
Responding agencies included the East Brunswick Police Department, East Brunswick Office of Emergency Management, all three East Brunswick fire districts, the Perth Amboy Police and Fire Dive Team, the New Jersey State Police Aviation Unit, the New Jersey State Police Marine Unit, and RWJBarnabas Health Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support.
After an extensive search, members of the Perth Amboy Fire Department Dive Team located the man and removed him from the water.
RWJBarnabas Health emergency medical personnel immediately began lifesaving efforts before transporting him to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Authorities are withholding the man’s identity pending notification of his next of kin.
Police said there is no indication of foul play, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is asked to contact the East Brunswick Police Department Investigative Division at (732) 390-6990 or submit anonymous tips through the department’s confidential tip line at (732) 432-8477.
Key Points
- A 59-year-old man died after going underwater while swimming in Dallenbach Lake in East Brunswick.
- Multiple law enforcement, fire, dive, aviation, marine, and EMS agencies participated in the search.
- Police said there is no indication of foul play, and the investigation remains active.
