Police search lake after man disappears underwater in Voorhees, New Jersey

Investigators say surveillance video showed the man running alone toward the water before entering the lake.

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A 9-1-1 call led police to a South Jersey lake, where officers spotted a man in the water.

Moments later, he disappeared beneath the surface, sparking an ongoing search.

Voorhees police responded to the Brookdale Echelon Lake late Friday night for a report of a man in the water.

The lake is behind a branch of the Camden County Library on Laurel Road in Voorhees Township.

Witnesses tell Action News that 9-1-1 was called late Friday night after a man was heard yelling "help" in the area.

When police arrived on scene, they observed the man in the in the water. He became submerged as police attempted to reach him.

Investigators say surveillance video showed the man running alone toward the water before entering the lake.

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The man has not yet been found. Police are asking the public to avoid the area as their search continues.

This is an on-going investigation with the Voorhees Township Police Department.

There is no threat to the public.

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