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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
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NASCAR Driver Among Rescuers In Central PA Wrong-Way Crash NASCAR Driver Among Rescuers In Central PA Wrong-Way Crash
NASCAR Driver Among Rescuers In Central PA Wrong-Way Crash Two star race car drivers assisted fire crews at a fatal fiery crash caused by a driver traveling six miles in the wrong direction of traffic, according to Duncannon Fire Company. The crash occurred on Route 22 East in Middle Paxton Township on Saturday around 10:30 p.m., as Daily Voice previously reported. A pickup truck drove approximately six miles in the wrong direction, striking a pickup truck towing a camper, according to new details that have been released by first responders. Michael Hoy, 64, of Daytona Beach, Florida, died shortly after arriving at Holy Spirit Hospital on Saturda…

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by Jillian Pikora