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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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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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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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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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