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DEVELOPING: Decomposed Body of Male Found Floating in Pond in Orange Park

Orange

Rescue crews from Orange Fire Department pulled the decomposed body of a black male from a lake in Orange this afternoon.

According to police, the body of the unidentified male was found floating in the lake at around 4:30 p.m.

Police have not confirmed if the person found is a Rutgers University student who left his East Orange home on March 30th and hasn't been seen since.

Police say Mr. Yasir Williams was last seen at 11:00 p.m., leaving a residence on Edgar Street in East Orange. **Family asked us to continue to post the image and information**.

He is described as a black male, 5'8", 180 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. He was last seen wearing a yellow-hooded sweatshirt, grey sweatpants, and black sneakers.

NJ State Police has joined in on the search for Williams.

The State Regional Medical Examiners Officer will determine the cause of death.