Fisherman Nearly Drowns in Lake: Cops

It happened today in Swedesboro, Gloucester County.

Emergency crews are working to save the life of a fisherman who nearly drowned.

It happened today in Swedesboro, Gloucester County. Investigators say the man fell off a boat into the Cooper Lake located at 99 Route 44 and went underwater. A bystander pulled him from out of the water.

Emergency crews are currently performing CPR on the man. We’ll let you know the man’s condition as soon as we receive the information from police.


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