Tragic Deaths of Teenagers in Lake During Scavenger Hunt and Swimming Challenge

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The body of 18-year-old Victor Rodriguez, a senior at Pitman High School, was found in Alcyon Lake in Gloucester County, New Jersey, after he lost control while trying to swim across the lake during a "scavenger hunt that went astray." Two others tried to help but became overwhelmed and came back to shore. The search was handled by the New Jersey State Police, Gloucester County Emergency Management, and other local police and fire departments in South Jersey. A GoFundMe to support Rodriguez's family has raised over $50,000.
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