Officials say a body found in the Shark River Inlet is believed to be that of a 17-year-old diver who went missing there this weekend.
Avon police say the body was found Sunday afternoon at the base of a bridge. But a formal identification has not yet been made.
Authorities had been looking for a 17-year-old Westfield boy who was reported missing around 5 p.m. Saturday. They say the teen was a free diver, meaning he wasn't using scuba gear, and had been spear fishing when he disappeared.
Coast Guard boat and helicopter rescue crews were dispatched to the scene and searched throughout most of the night before resuming their efforts Sunday morning. Members of the Avon and Belmar police departments were also involved.
The teen's name hasn't been released.
