Teen dead, another rescued in sand collapse at New Jersey beach

TOMS RIVER, New Jersey -- One teenager is dead and another was rescued after being trapped beneath a sand collapse at a beach in New Jersey on Tuesday.

Toms River Police responded around 4:10 p.m. to reports of two teenagers trapped in the sand.

Crews were dispatched to the beach entrance near Seaview Road on the barrier island.



Police said the teens were reportedly digging a large hole when it collapsed on them.



A 17-year-old girl was rescued and treated at the scene, but her brother, identified as 18-year-old Maine native Levi Caverly, died.

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Rescue workers are working to recover the teen's body.

The family was visiting from out of town and spent the afternoon at the beach.
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EMS crews and multiple police units responded to the scene.
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This is breaking news. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.



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