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Lehigh Valley Dad Drowns In Drainage Basin At Industrial Park: Coroner

Authorities have named the 43-year-old dad who drowned in an industrial drainage basin in Portland Borough on Saturday, in a release on Tuesday, March 12. 

Jeff Delp

Jeff Delp

Photo Credit: Courtesy of GoFundMe "In memory of Jeff Delp"

Jeffrey R. Delp of Upper Mount Bethel Township has been identified as the man who drowned, the Northampton County Coroner's Office stated in a release. It happened at Ultra-Poly Corporation, 102 Demi Road at the Portland Industrial Park on March 9, officials said. 

Delp's cause of death was drowning and the manner of death was accidental, as stated in the release.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating the death as a worker fatality, a spokesperson said. They have six months to complete their investigation. 

On GoFundMe set up to assist with funeral costs, loved ones said Delp leaves behind a wife and a young daughter. 

Daily Voice has reached out to Ultra-Poly management. Check back here for possible updates. 

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