The 71-year-old man often went to the reservoir, authorities say.
Round Valley Reservoir in Clinton Township. (File photo)CLINTON -- The body of an Ocean County man was found early Monday morning in the Round Valley Reservoir, a state environmental official confirmed.
Koon Fung, 71, of Toms River was found dead in the water Monday following a search by State Park police and State Police, Department of Environmental Protection spokesman Bob Considine confirmed Monday afternoon.
State Park police were notified of a missing person by the Toms River police on Sunday night, said Considine.
Fung, whose vehicle was found at the reservoir, apparently left his home Sunday to wade or swim in the reservoir, which he had often done, he said.
Fung's body was taken to Hunterdon County Medical Center, where an autopsy is scheduled to be performed Tuesday morning.
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