Search Under Way For Missing Boaters In Delaware River

UPDATE: The search for a pair of missing boaters on the Delaware River has transitioned into a recovery mission, New Jersey State Police said.

Westville fire boat (file photo)
Photo Credit: *Westville FD*

Cecilia Levine

11/13/2021 5:31 p.m.

A search was under way Sunday morning in South Jersey for two boaters who apparently went overboard after the vessel capsized in the Delaware River, developing reports say.

Several search and rescue teams including the US Coast Guard were called to the area near Crown Point Road in West Deptford around 2:10 p.m., reports say.

The small speed boat had apparently overturned, sending three occupants overboard. One had reportedly been rescued, the others remained missing as of 5:20 p.m.

This is a developing story. Check back for more.

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