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Coast Guard Searches for Missing Jet Skier in Delaware River in Trenton

The Coast Guard late Saturday suspended the search for a jet skier who went missing in the Delaware River in Trenton.

It was unclear if the search would resume Sunday morning.

Officials said 26-year-old Jesus Diaz Melendez of Trenton and his friend ran aground on their jet ski near the Trenton boat ramp on Canal Boulevard and were both ejected. The crew of the vessel A.J. Meerwald found the second jet skier in the water.  The crew contacted the Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay who launched a 29-foot response boat crew as well as a helicopter crew. The boat crew rescued the second jet skier who confirmed his friend Melendez was missing.

The Coast Guard, Trenton Fire Department and New Jersey State Police Department are all searching for Melendez. If you have any information on his whereabouts, please call the Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay command center at 215-271-4940.

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