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Injured Kayaker Rescued After Stranded By Susquehanna River's Statue Of Liberty Injured Kayaker Rescued After Stranded By Susquehanna River's Statue Of Liberty
Injured Kayaker Rescued After Stranded By Susquehanna River's Statue Of Liberty Fred Shankweiler, the kayaker rescued near the Statue of Liberty on the Susquehanna River, is sharing harrowing details of his ordeal following his dramatic rescue by local fire companies. Shankweiler, who was attempting to retrieve a crashed drone for fall photos, admitted that his determination led to reckless decisions. "I thought it would be a simple task to retrieve it and borrowed a friend’s kayak," he explained. "I will tell you that it was reckless and a bad idea, but sometimes my determination gets the best of me." After launching, the river conditions quickly turned against him. "…

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by Jillian Pikora
Obituaries
Schuylkill County Man, 33, Dies Under Bridge In Harrisburg: Officials Schuylkill County Man, 33, Dies Under Bridge In Harrisburg: Officials
Schuylkill County Man, 33, Dies Under Bridge In Harrisburg: Officials A 33-year-old man who was a beloved big brother was found dead under a bridge in Harrisburg, county officials announced on Friday, March 1. Collin Weller was an Orwigsburg native who previously lived in Kutztown and Pottsville, according to his social media. He had been experiencing homelessness and ended up in Harrisburg at some point over the last five years. He was found dead beneath the underpass at Paxton and Cameron streets in the city on Tuesday, Feb. 27, according to the Dauphin County Coroner's Office. His cause of death "was complications of hypothermia," as stated in the release.…

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by Jillian Pikora