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Female Fisherman Dies After Boat Capsizes In Susquehanna River Female Fisherman Dies After Boat Capsizes In Susquehanna River
Female Fisherman Dies After Boat Capsizes In Susquehanna River A female fisherman died after the boat she was on capsized in the Susquehanna River Friday night, authorities said. The boat's occupants, all from Duncannon, were fishing near the York Haven Hydro Station when the vessel capsized near 111 Collins Road in Conoy Township just after 8:50 p.m., Susquehanna Regional Police Department said. The occupants were ejected and rescued by the Bainbridge Fire Department, who transported to them Penn State Hershey Medical Center for treatment.  Christina Elaine King was identified as one of the occupants and later pronounced deceased. …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Multiple Victims Including Children Airlifted In Veterans Memorial Bridge Crash Multiple Victims Including Children Airlifted In Veterans Memorial Bridge Crash
Multiple Victims Including Children Airlifted In Veterans Memorial Bridge Crash Eight people including children were injured Sunday in a crash on the Veterans Memorial Bridge in Lancaster County, authorities said. The two-vehicle crash occurred just before 5 p.m. on the Route 462 bridge over the Susquehanna River, Lancaster Online reports.  Six children and one infant were apparently among those injured, the outlet says citing a dispatch report. The bridge, also known as the Wrightsville-Columbia Bridge, had reopened as of 8 p.m.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Roads Flooded In Central Pennsylvania By Hurricane Ida [Videos] Roads Flooded In Central Pennsylvania By Hurricane Ida [Videos]
Roads Flooded In Central Pennsylvania By Hurricane Ida [Videos] Multiple creeks throughout central Pennsylvania overflowed causing roads to temporarily close. The Swatara Creek was already four feet over its normal level, which contributed to one person drowning last weekend, as Daily Voice previously reported. It is estimated that it took on several more feet of water, leading it to over flow onto nearby roads on Wednesday night. Swatara Creek Park in South Hanover Twp Posted by Michael Scott Brulo on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 In Hanover Township the Conestoga Creek also overflowed into nearby roads and the Green Valley Swimming and Sports Club…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Boy, 5, Drowns In Susquehanna River In Lancaster County Boy, 5, Drowns In Susquehanna River In Lancaster County
Boy, 5, Drowns In Susquehanna River In Lancaster County A 5-year-old boy has been pronounced dead by the Lancaster County Coroner four hours after he went missing along the Susquehanna River on Sunday. A search for the boy was launched in the area of the Falmouth boat access in Bainbridge on Sunday afternoon after the boy’s mother contacted local police. The boy fell into the river prior to the mother’s call, as she told police. After a search by boat, helicopter and along the shore, the boy was found in the area he was last seen playing. The cause of death was fresh water drowning and the manner was ruled accidental on Monday, by the Lanc…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Human Remains May Have Been Found In The Susquehanna River In Lancaster County Human Remains May Have Been Found In The Susquehanna River In Lancaster County
Human Remains May Have Been Found In The Susquehanna River In Lancaster County A boater in Lancaster County may have found human remains in the Susquehanna River over the weekend, according to local authorities. The boater was traveling along the river near Conoy Township by Ely Island when they found what is believed to be human remains on July 25 around 1:15 p.m. Items found include: 3 large bones Jeans Brown leather belt Fishing lure BIC lighter Small silver pocket knife The items have been turned over to the Lancaster County Coroner's office to try to identify who, if anyone, the bones may be. Anyone with information in regards to this case, is asked to contac…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Man Arrested After Jumping In Susquehanna River To Avoid Apprehension Man Arrested After Jumping In Susquehanna River To Avoid Apprehension
Man Arrested After Jumping In Susquehanna River To Avoid Apprehension A man jumped into the Susquehanna River last Wednesday to avoid apprehension on a warrant in a different county, according to Swatara Township police. Police responded to a call of a drunk man trespassing in the 800 Block of N. Front Street, Wormleysburg on July 14 around 2:15 p.m. When officers arrived, the man fled on foot and jumped into the Susquehanna River. Multiple Public Safety Units were dispatched and rescued the male from the river, as Emergency Dispatch Services supervisors told Daily Voice at the time of the incident. The man was later identified as Vincent Ray Nichols Jr.,…

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by Jillian Pikora
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DEVELOPING: Police Pursuing Fugitives On Susquehanna River Required Emergency Rescue DEVELOPING: Police Pursuing Fugitives On Susquehanna River Required Emergency Rescue
Developing: Police Pursuing Fugitives On Susquehanna River Required Emergency Rescue An emergency rescue took place on the Susquehanna River on Wednesday afternoon, according to Emergency Dispatch Services in Dauphin County Police in Cumberland County were pursuing at least one fugitive which led them on a chase down to the river in Harrisburg. At least one member of police from Cumberland and at least one fugitive were rescued from a boat. One fugitive has been arrested. Any other fugitives involved or any injury sustained have not been reported to by police at the scene to dispatch. "The circumstances which led up to the chase are extremely unclear," a supervisor with …

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by Jillian Pikora