MONTVILLE, N. J. (1010 WINS) -- A 12-year-old boy drowned in a lake at a high-end country club in New Jersey police say.
It occurred at approximately 3:20 p.m. Wednesday at Lake Valhalla Club, a private club in Montville.Authorities say the child was playing near a dock in water that is approximately 10-to-12-feet deep.
An investigation is currently ongoing, but officials believe he may have gotten stuck under the dock.
"He knew how to swim." one parent said.
Lifeguards were believed to be on duty at the time but did not see the child in distress.Emergency responders recovered the boy's body from the lake and transported him to a local hospital, where he died.
"It's heartbreaking," another parent told 1010 WINS. "It could be any one of ours."
The investigation will also look into whether the club followed all the necessary rules."Be cognizant of where your kids are, especially when they're in water," Police Chief Andrew Caggiano said. "I'm sure you've all seen where there are drownings in far less water than here. As a parent of three, you always want to watch what your kids are doing."The name of the boy has not yet been released.