Authorities identify 18-year-old who drowned in Morris Township pond
Prosecutor's Office says no foul play is suspected as investigation continues.
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Authorities have identified the 18-year-old man who drowned in a Morris Township pond over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Hillario Manuel Mendez-Vincente, 18, of Morristown, entered Jones Pond at about 6:28 p.m. on July 4, according to the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office.
A witness reported seeing Mendez-Vincente struggling to swim before calling 911. First responders came to the scene and, after a search, found him submerged in the water.
A postmortem examination will be conducted by the Morris County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Authorities said no foul play is suspected.
