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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.
Twenty-one-year-old Ahmet Yimenici, who was found unconscious in the sea in North Wildwood, New Jersey, died at the hospital where he was taken.
The incident occurred at around 2:09 p.m. on Thursday, September 17, 2026, near 2nd Avenue and the beachfront. Police, firefighters and Beach Patrol teams were dispatched to the area after receiving a report of a swimmer in distress.
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. After the surfers brought him ashore, firefighters and Beach Patrol teams performed lifesaving measures.
Yimenici was later taken to Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional. The 21-year-old died despite medical intervention at the hospital.
Police: No evidence of external foul play
North Wildwood police said their initial assessment found no evidence of malicious or criminal external intervention in the incident.
Police Chief Katherine Madden said the quick response by the surfers and people in the area helped create 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.
Fundraiser reaches target for funeral expenses
A fundraiser was also launched to cover Ahmet Yimenici’s funeral expenses. In its latest update, organizers said the full amount needed had been raised and thanked those who provided support.
No definitive announcement has yet been made about when the body will be sent to Türkiye.
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