WILDWOOD, N.J. (CBS) — Authorities have identified a swimmer who went missing in Wildwood Tuesday as a teenager from Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Wildwood police say 19-year-old Alfred Williams is still missing.
Williams is presumed dead, and police say the search has turned into a recovery mission.
READ MORE: Pennsylvania Governor Candidate Josh Shapiro Vows To Protect Abortion Access If ElectedUPDATE: Police identify 19-year-old Alfred Williams of Drexel Hill as the swimmer who went missing in Wildwood on Tuesday afternoon. Officials conducted an exhaustive search, but never had a visual on him. His body has not been recovered. pic.twitter.com/OSn1FBfcOO
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The search began around 4 p.m. Tuesday after a bystander called 911 saying he spotted two swimmers struggling in the water.
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Wildwood firefighters split up into two teams and pulled the swimmers to safety.
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