Crime & Safety
UPDATE: Body Found In Ocean About A Mile Off Barnegat Light Identified
Christopher Lucin, 30, of Belmar was identified on Tuesday, report says
BARNEGAT LIGHT, NJ - The body found floating in the ocean about a mile off Barnegat Light by the U.S. Coast Guard on Monday has been identified as a Belmar man, according to a report in app.com.
The victim was identified as 30-year-old Christopher Lucin, said Trooper Alejandro Goez of the New Jersey State Police.
An autopsy was done on Tuesday, but no details were released, he said.
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The body was found at 8:45 a.m. on Monday, he said.
Three people died and more than 150 were rescued over the past week, due to power rip currents and high waves. Belmar Mayor Matt Doherty banned any swimming on borough beaches over last weekend.
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This is a developing story. Patch will update as soon as more information is available.
Photo: Barnegat Light Beach Patrol
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