JFK Jr., who went missing after a small plane crash off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard on the night of July 16, 1999, is reported to have been found in the Atlantic Ocean after a recovery effort. Outlets describe the discovery occurring at significant depth, with divers locating his body as the search was nearing a turning point.
Coverage emphasizes that the recovery happened before crews were ready to end or pause operations. One account notes the body was recovered more than 100 feet below the surface, while another specifies a depth of about 116 feet and frames the timing as critical—suggesting he might not have been found if the search had been stopped earlier. Overall, both reports focus on the depth at which the body was located and the fact that it was discovered shortly before search efforts were expected to wind down.
