Body of missing swimmer in Long Branch found

A man’s body was pulled from the water behind Rooney’s Restaurant in Long Branch around 9 p.m. on Sunday.

News 12 Staff

Sep 19, 2022, 1:36 PM

Updated 751 days ago

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A man’s body was pulled from the water behind Rooney’s Restaurant in Long Branch around 9 p.m. on Sunday. 
The swimmer’s identity has not been released and is pending family notification. 
He was one of three swimmers who were struggling in the ocean off of Pier Village. 
Two of the swimmers were rescued and taken to the hospital to be examined. 
The extent of their injuries is not known at this time.