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Police: Body of missing swimmer recovered from Lake Hopatcong

Police say the man entered the lake late Saturday night and never returned.

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Jun 24, 2024, 12:59 PM

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The body of a missing 79-year-old man was found Monday in Lake Hopatcong.

Police say the man entered the lake late Saturday night and never returned.

The incident is not considered suspicious, according to authorities.

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