Wildwood
Coverage of Wildwood in the Nexus archive.
- After water emergencies in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, an expert shares tips for staying safe in oceans and rivers
Recent water emergencies in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, including three incidents resulting in missing persons, have highlighted the dangers of open-water swimming. An expert from Water Ready Swim School in New Jersey emphasizes the need for ocean-safety education as the school expands its curriculum.
- 14-year-old swimmer goes missing during class trip to beach
A 14-year-old swimmer went missing during a class trip to the beach. Three other students were rescued by a Wildwood police officer who arrived at the scene first.
- 14-year-old boy remains missing after swimming during school trip in Wildwood
A 14-year-old boy, Davoris Carter III, remains missing after swimming during a school trip in Wildwood, New Jersey. The incident occurred on June 1, 2026, when several swimmers were found in distress without lifeguards on duty. Rescue efforts recovered three swimmers, but the search for Davoris continues with multiple agencies involved.
- Teen, 14, vanishes on school trip two days before graduation while swimming off NJ coast
Davoris Carter, 14, vanished while swimming off the coast of New Jersey during a school trip two days before his graduation. His swim shorts were found by his mom after his disappearance in Wildwood.