Teen killed in gruesome NJ shore motor boat accident

HARVEY CEDARS — First responders converged on a Long Beach Island beach for what police called a “tragic boating accident” Sunday afternoon.

Law enforcement sources told Townsquare Media a teenage girl was dismembered by the motor of a boat being driven by her father. Multiple people on board the boat were traumatized by the incident, according to NBC Philadelphia, which was first to report details about the tragedy.

Harvey Cedars police disclosed no details about the incident in a message on their Facebook page and referred inquiries to the State Police Marine Services Bureau.

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Map shows Harvey Cedars on Long Beach Island (Canva)

Family tragedy

"We ask that you keep the family and community in your thoughts and prayers," Harvey Cedars police wrote.

State Police did not respond to our request for more information on Monday morning.

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