Floating body pulled from Newark Bay near Bayonne, NJ park

Body Recovered From Newark Bay Near Bayonne Park

First responders pulled the body of a man from Newark Bay near Stephen R. Gregg Park in Bayonne late Tuesday morning, according to authorities. The recovery operation drew a large group of emergency personnel to the waterfront shortly before noon.

Caitlin Mota, a spokesperson for the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office, stated that officials received the call regarding the floating body at approximately 11:20 a.m. Photos shared on social media captured emergency vehicles and personnel from both the Bayonne Fire Department and the Hudson County Sheriff’s Office stationed near the park during the response.

Medical examiners are currently working to identify the man and determine his exact cause of death. Authorities have not yet released any further details regarding his identity or estimated age.

Prior Recoveries Along the Bayonne Waterfront

Tuesday’s incident marks the second time in recent years that a body has been recovered from the Newark Bay waters near Stephen R. Gregg Park. Law enforcement officials have emphasized that there is currently no indication connecting the two incidents.

In March 2024, search efforts concluded nearby when the body of an 18-year-old woman was pulled from the bay. That victim was later identified as Hayley Erin Alvarado, a Jersey City resident and freshman at Montclair State University who had been reported missing months prior. Her family subsequently remembered her for her kindness, brilliance, and passionate advocacy.

Investigators have not disclosed whether any similar missing persons reports currently match Tuesday’s recovery. The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office and local medical examiners continue their investigation into the ongoing matter.

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