Tragic ocean incident claims life of Philly teen in Wildwood

Published
June 11, 2026
Location
Wildwood, New Jersey
Schellenger Avenue, off the beach of the U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May
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Incident type
Drowning

Summary

Drowning Wildwood New Jersey in Wildwood, New Jersey: A 14‐year‐old special‐needs student, Davoris "Peter" Carter, went missing while swimming during a class trip in Wildwood and was found drowned Tuesday. The body was recovered off the beach near Schellenger Avenue at the U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed swimmer Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

Tragic ocean incident claims life of Philly teen in Wildwood

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