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Turkish young man on Work and Travel program dies in New Jersey
Twenty-one-year-old Ahmet Yimenici died at a hospital in New Jersey after being found unconscious in the sea. Surfers brought Yimenici ashore before emergency crews arrived, while a fundraiser for his funeral expenses reached its full target.
A 21-year-old man, Ahmet Yimenici, who was found unconscious in the sea in North Wildwood, New Jersey, died at the hospital to which he was taken.
The incident occurred at around 2:09 p.m. on Thursday, September 17, 2026, near 2nd Avenue and the beach area. Police, fire department and Beach Patrol teams were dispatched to the scene following a report that a swimmer was in distress in the water.
Surfers brought him ashore before emergency crews arrived
Before emergency crews reached the scene, a group of surfers in the area found Yimenici in the sea. The surfers brought him ashore, where fire department and Beach Patrol teams carried out life-saving efforts.
Yimenici was then taken to Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional. Despite treatment at the hospital, the 21-year-old died.
Police: No evidence of outside criminal intervention
North Wildwood police said their initial assessment found no evidence of malicious or criminal outside intervention in the incident.
Police Chief Katherine Madden said the quick response by the surfers and people in the area helped provide the best possible conditions for Yimenici to receive assistance.
Following the incident, authorities urged residents to enter the sea only in areas where lifeguards are on duty.
Funeral expense fundraising target reached
A fundraiser was also launched to cover Ahmet Yimenici’s funeral expenses. In the latest update, organizers said the full amount needed had been raised and thanked those who provided support.
No definitive announcement has yet been made regarding the date on which the body will be sent to Türkiye.
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