Teen Killed By Boat Was Recent Grad: 5 Must-Read NJ Stories

Good evening, New Jersey Patch readers! We've assembled some of the most share-worthy stories from the state for today, just for you.

Here are the top five stories from New Jersey:

1. Officials said an 18-year-old North Jersey resident died in a boating accident over the weekend, while she was rafting off the Jersey Shore. (Read more on Patch.)

2. A seagull with a broken wing is being taken care of by animal control after a child threw a baseball at it, according to officials. (Read more on Patch.)

3. One of the two types of venomous snakes in the New Jersey area has been spotted in Somerset County, and officials are urging residents to be aware. (Read more on Patch.)

4. Police arrested a 75-year-old Florida resident after he reportedly pulled a knife on a restaurant patron and punched a manager at a Monmouth County eatery. (Read more on Patch.)

5. A man was hospitalized Sunday after a possible shark bite at a Jersey Shore beach. (Read more on Patch.)