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Woman, 31, Drowns At State Park In PA: Coroner Woman, 31, Drowns At State Park In PA: Coroner
Woman, 31, Drowns At State Park In PA: Coroner A 31-year-old woman has drowned while swimming at a state park, the York County Coroner announced on Wednesday, June 26.  The woman was found unresponsive in the Quaker Race Day Use swimming area of Gifford Pinchot State Park on Tuesday night, as explained by Chief Coroner Pam Gay. "Life-saving measures were implemented, but the female never regained consciousness and was pronounced dead at 5:55 p.m. This incident appears to be a probable drowning," Gay wrote in the release. Chief Deputy Coroner Tania Zech responded to the scene to investigate the "reported fatality after a …

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PA 18-Year-Old ID'd After Drowning In Susquehanna River: Authorities PA 18-Year-Old ID'd After Drowning In Susquehanna River: Authorities
PA 18-Year-Old ID'd After Drowning In Susquehanna River: Authorities An 18-year-old man drowned in the Susquehanna River on Saturday, police announced on June 23.  The incident began when Gavin Frey of Howard, PA was swimming with a 22-year-old friend in the Susquehanna River between the City Beach and Riverview Park around 4:45 p.m. on June 22, Lock Haven City Police explain and he was later identified by the Clinton County Coroner Zach Hanna. The police and local fire and EMS were called to a water rescue "for two males who had been swimming and began yelling for help," as stated in the police release.  The 22-year-old man was rescued by a pri…

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Carnegie Mellon Grad, PA Dad Dies Saving Someone Else's Child On Vacation Carnegie Mellon Grad, PA Dad Dies Saving Someone Else's Child On Vacation
Carnegie Mellon Grad, PA Dad Dies Saving Someone Else's Child On Vacation Duk Shin died a hero. The 49-year-old Berwyn dad died on Wednesday, March 27, saving a child in distress in the water while on vacation with his family, according to a GoFundMe campaign and obituary. Duk is survived by his wife, Ashley Gong, and their children, Mason, 9, and Colton, 7. "On March 27, 2024, while on vacation with his family, Duk demonstrated extraordinary courage and selflessness when he saw a child in distress in the water," reads a GoFundMe launched for the family by Colleen Rilling. "As you would expect of Duk, he did not hesitate for a moment to go in to attempt to…

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Cause Of Death Revealed For Ephrata Man 'Trapped' By Conestoga River: Coroner Cause Of Death Revealed For Ephrata Man 'Trapped' By Conestoga River: Coroner
Cause Of Death Revealed For Ephrata Man 'Trapped' By Conestoga River: Coroner A second Ephrata man has ended up dead in an area waterway in under a week. Allen "Ray" Nolt, was driving along Cabin Drive in West Earl Township when his vehicle became "trapped in the high waters" of the Conestoga River on Monday morning, Chief Deputy Coroner Eric Bieber explained.  The "submerged" 73-year-old was rescued from his vehicle and taken to WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital's Emergency Department, where he was pronounced dead at 7:43 a.m., on Dec. 18, Bieber detailed. Our Water Rescue Team continues to respond to stranded motorists throughout the Northeast regi…

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18-Year-Old Drowned At Codorus State Park ID'd As Maryland Man: Coroner 18-Year-Old Drowned At Codorus State Park ID'd As Maryland Man: Coroner
18-Year-Old Drowned At Codorus State Park ID'd As Maryland Man: Coroner The 18-year-old who drowned at Codorus State Park has been identified by the York County coroner's office. Jedaiah Silvanus-Lim, of Silver Springs, Maryland, was with "a small group of young people" who had been on a walk at the park when they decided to go for a swim on Tuesday, June 14, the coroner's release states. He was having difficulty swimming and went under the water, according to the release. A park ranger was called and they called 911, and emergency responders arrived at for the water rescue at the park in West Manheim Township around 5:20 p.m., authorities say. Silvanus-Lim w…

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Authorities ID 20-Year-Old Blue Marsh Lake Drowning Victim: Report Authorities ID 20-Year-Old Blue Marsh Lake Drowning Victim: Report
Authorities ID 20-Year-Old Blue Marsh Lake Drowning Victim: Report A 20-year-old Lebanon County man drowned in a Berks County lake on Sunday, June 5, WFMZ reports. Albert Castro Beato, of Lebanon, was identified by the Berks County Coroner's Office as the swimmer who drowned at the Blue Marsh Lake near Old Church Road around 4:30 p.m., the outlet says. Today at 1624hrs Company 29 was dispatched to assist Company 30 with a water rescue for a reported person drowning.... Posted by Bernville Community Fire Company on Sunday, June 5, 2022 Investigators believe the man swam too far out and got tired, according to the outlet. Click here for more from WFMZ.

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Man Drowns During Water Rescue Of Group In Swatara Creek: PA State Police Man Drowns During Water Rescue Of Group In Swatara Creek: PA State Police
Man Drowns During Water Rescue Of Group In Swatara Creek: PA State Police A 42-year-old man has died after a struggle in Swatara Creek, Pennsylvania state police say. Emergency crews were called to the water rescue at the creek just north of Jonestown Road shortly before 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Apr. 24, according to a release by the police. Upon arrival, four people were seen struggling in the creek. A 23-year-old woman and a 25-year-old man were rescued and taken to Hershey Medical Center with minor injuries, police say. A 60-year-old woman was taken to Hershey Medical Center and is in critical condition, according to authorities. The 42-year-old man was taken to…

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Kayaker Rescued While Drift Towards Dam In Lancaster County Kayaker Rescued While Drift Towards Dam In Lancaster County
Kayaker Rescued While Drift Towards Dam In Lancaster County A kayaker was rescued after his boat overturned and he could not safely reboard on Saturday morning, according to Northern Lancaster County Regional Police. NLCRPD patrols were dispatched to a water rescue in the Middle Creek Waterfowl Refuge Impoundment where the kayaker was reportedly drifting towards the dam. Fire and rescue units were dispatched along with the Pennsylvania Gam Commission Game Wardens, in addition to the NLCRPD patrols. The man was able to reach shore by clinging to another kayaker who towed him to the shoreline. No injuries reported.

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