Update: Missing Teen's Body Recovered From NJ Lake, Victim IDed

PITMAN, NJ — The search for a teen who never emerged from a South Jersey lake concluded Monday afternoon after first responders recovered his body.

Officials identified the victim as Victor Rodriguez, 18, who had been a standout wrestler on the Pitman High School wrestling team.

Efforts to find Rodriguez began Sunday night after he reportedly went swimming in Alcyon Lake and never emerged. The search lasted just more than 17 hours, according to Mayor Michael Razze.

"The mutual love and support of our community will help to carry us through this difficult time," Razze announced on social media. "On behalf of the entire borough, our deepest condolences to his family, friends, fellow students, and the PHS Class of 2023."

Dive and marine units reported to the lake at around 9 p.m. Sunday after Rodriguez and a friend attempted to swim across the lake, 6abc reported.

Divers spent hours in the water as people hugged by Alcyon Lake Sunday night, reported Cydney Long of NBC Philadelphia.

All exams for grades 9 through 12 are canceled Monday and will not be rescheduled, Pitman High School said in an Instagram post early Monday morning.

“No students are required to report to the high school tomorrow,” school officials said. “The building will be open to students and services will be available for emotional support. Teachers and staff will also be available throughout the day.”

Seniors were encouraged to attend an informational session Monday afternoon in the school auditorium, officials said.