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Drowning
Police & Fire
Pennsylvania Dad Killed In Workplace Accident: 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. 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 inves…
Police & Fire
Details About Maryland Kayaker Found Dead In Susquehanna River Revealed
The details about the death and life of a kayaker found in the Susquehanna River nearly two days after he went missing have been released. Brenton King's kayak was recovered by firefighters in the Susquehanna River, south of City Island, around 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, Harrisburg police said, as Daily Voice initially reported. His wife's best friend, Tracy Burkey, detailed the situation in a GoFundMe she launched to help Brent's family: "On the morning of Friday February 16th Brent went out to do what he loves, fish. He had all the proper gear and equipment. He texted his w…
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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…
Police & Fire
Hero Dad Who Drowned Saving Stepdaughter At Jersey Shore Was Medic In National Guard
Mark Antwain Costin of Vineland lived and died a hero. His final act of heroism came on Labor Day, while trying to save his 12-year-old future step-daughter from drowning at the beach in Strathmere. Costin's fiancé, Melissa Metcalf, told 6abc they planned a last-minute trip to the beach in Cape May County on Labor Day, Sept. 4. They brought Metcalf's three children, Logan, Riley and Reagan Gallagher, as well as one of her son's girlfriends. They also brought Costin's daughter, Jocelyn. But while Mark was swimming with Jocelyn and Reagan, tragedy struck. His soon-to-be stepdaughter, Reag…
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Drowning
: 4-Year-Old Grandson Of 2 Rabbis Dies In Pennsylvania Park
The grandson of two rabbis has died suddenly in Pennsylvania, authorities confirmed on Wednesday, Aug. 9. Sholom Dovber Markel had been with his family in a designated swimming area by the south shore of Pleasant Valley Beach when he was found unresponsive around 1:50 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 6, multiple authorities confirmed. Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and Moraine State Park initially confirmed the incident. The Butler County Water Rescue Team 300 and the Portersville Volunteer Emergency Medical Services were called to the scene. The DCNR is investigati…
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Four More Bucks Flood Victims Named By Officials
Authorities have released the names of four more people who died in the flash flooding in Bucks County on Sunday, July 16. They are: Enzo Depiero, a 78-year-old man from Newtown Susan Barnhart, a 53-year-old woman from Titusville, NJ Yuko Love, a 64-year-old woman from Newtown Linda Depiero, a 74-year-old woman from Newtown. Katheryn Seley, a 32-year-old mom from Charleston, South Carolina, was previously confirmed as having died, Daily Voice reported. Two of Seley's children, 9-month-old Conrad Sheils and 2-year-old Matilda Sheils, are the subject of a mass search…
Police & Fire
Boat Thief Drowns In PA River While Escaping Cops: Authorities
The man whose body was recovered from the Delaware River in Bucks County was allegedly fleeing police, according to the Coroner's Office. Officials announced on Monday, July 3 that an adult man's remains were found on the riverbank near 6206 Radcliffe Street in Bristol Township. Just four days later, County Coroner Meredith Buck says he has been identified as 36-year-old Sokhon Sam of Philadelphia. Citing Bristol police, the Coroner's Office said Sam was trying to steal a boat from a private residence on the 6600 block of Radcliffe Street on June 27. When o…
Police & Fire
Man Found Unresponsive In PA Pool ID'd: Coroner
A 71-year-old man who was found unresponsive in his Central Pennsylvania pool over the weekend has been identified, authorities said. Richard B. Flickinger was found in the pool at his home on the 3100 block of Grandview Road in Penn Township, around 7:45 p.m. on Saturday, July 1, York County Coroner Pamela Gay said. Tragically, the area is one street away from a local medical center, according to Google Maps. Life-saving efforts were unsuccessful and Flickinger was pronounced dead at the scene at 9:20 p.m., by Deputy Coroner Onalee Gilbert and Deputy Coroner in Training Jackie Heffn…
Police & Fire
Tragedy
: Man Found Unresponsive In Pool Pronounced Dead In Central PA
A 71-year-old man was pronounced dead after being found unresponsive in his Central Pennsylvania pool over the weekend, authorities said. The unidentified man was found in the pool at his home on the 3100 block of Grandview Road in Penn Township, around 7:45 p.m. on Saturday, July 1, York County Coroner Pamela Gay said. Life-saving efforts were unsuccessful and the man was pronounced dead at the scene at 9:20 p.m., Gay said. An autopsy at Lehigh Valley Hospital is scheduled for 8 a.m. Tuesday, July 4.
Police & Fire
Man Drowns After Rescuing Children In Lake Nockamixon
A man is dead after leaping into Lake Nockamixon to save two children who "appeared to be in distress," says the Bucks County Coroner's Office. It happened on Thursday, June 29, officials wrote in a release. Marvin Alexan Fernandez Chicas, 37, "disappeared in the water following his rescue of two children who were swimming," the Coroner's Office said. His cause of death was drowning and the manner was ruled accidental. “Our office extends its deepest condolences to the Decedent’s family and friends during this difficult time as they process this tragic loss," sa…
Police & Fire
Details Emerge In Bucks County 9-Year-Old's Death
Authorities have released more information after a 9-year-old boy was found dead in a Bucks County pond early this week. A dive team recovered the child's body from a small pond at Vaux and Hickory drives in New Britain Borough just before 6 p.m. on Monday, June 19, Daily Voice reported. Now, the Bucks County Coroner's Office says the boy died by drowning and that the manner of death was accidental, following an autopsy conducted Wednesday, June 21. "At this time, given that he is a minor, he is being identified by the initials JM Jr.," the coroner said. “O…
Police & Fire
Missing Boy, 9, Found Dead In PA Pond
The body of a 9-year-old boy who had gone missing was pulled from a Pennsylvania pond on Monday evening, June 19, officials said. Police arriving at the pond located at Vaux and Hickory drives in New Britain Borough saw a boy’s bicycle with a fishing pole next to it, around 5:50 p.m., the Central Bucks Regional Police Department said. A dive team from Point Pleasant Fire Department responded and found the young boy within minutes. He was taken to Doylestown Hospital where he was pronounced dead just after 7 p.m., police said. The area remains an active scene with police presence.…
Police & Fire
Devil's Pool Claims Life Of Man In Philadelphia
The body of a drowned 38-year-old man was recovered from Wissahickon Creek in Philadelphia Friday, June 16, authorities said Daily Voice. The man was walking across the creek at Devil’s Pool when he fell in around 6:05 p.m., Philadelphia police said. His body was recovered approximately one hour later and he was pronounced dead at the scene. According to the Friends of Wissahickon website, Devil's Pool is a natural basin that's 15 feet deep and 25 feet wide.
Police & Fire
Body Pulled From Lehigh River Identified ID'd As Missing LU Student
The body of Lehigh University student from New Jersey who's been missing since January was recovered in the Lehigh River last week, school administrators said in a statement Wednesday. "After a concerted search effort last winter failed to provide any information about his disappearance, we received confirmation today that a body recovered in the Lehigh River last week was Daniel’s," wrote President Joseph J. Helble in a letter to the campus community on May 24. Lee, a second-year engineering student whose LinkedIn profile shows he's from East Hanover, NJ, was reported miss…
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Hero
: Former NY Giant Peyton Hillis In ICU After Saving His Kids From Drowning In Florida
Onetime New York Giants fan favorite Peyton Hillis was hospitalized after a swimming accident in Florida in which he saved two of his kids and two adults from drowning, authorities confirmed. Hillis, 36, remained in intensive care and was "having some problems with his kidneys and his lungs," reported his uncle, Greg Hillis, "but the doctors say he is improving." The children and adults reportedly were fine. Members of Escambia County Fire Rescue who responded to the noontime incident at Pensacola Beach on Wednesday, Jan. 4, said the "brave" Hillis "quickly sprang into action to rescue th…
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Toddler Dies Day After Drown In Pennsylvania Pond: Reports
A 2-year-old who fell into a private pond in Bethel Park on Saturday, Nov. 5, has died, according to multiple media reports. Emergency crews were called to a home on Tischler Road just after noon, Bethel Park police Chief Timothy O'Connor told WTAE. Upon arrival, officers started CPR on the child until medics arrived and took the toddler to an area hospital, reports WPXI. The child died on Sunday night according to KDKA and WTAE. Daily Voice spoke with police in Bethel Park police who say Allegheny County police are now investigating this drowning. Allegheny C…
Police & Fire
Driver Tried Escaping Before Divers Pulled His Body From Creek In Philly Burbs (
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A 56-year-old Jeep driver tried escaping from his sinking vehicle after running a red light hitting multiple vehicles then becoming submerged in Neshaminy Creek, the Bucks County Courier Times reports citing a news release. The incident occurred around 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 20. It started when the red 2014 Jeep ran the light on Newportville Road onto Bristol Pike and struck a pickup truck, the outlet said quoting Bristol police. The Jeep then rear-ended a sedan that was stopped on Bristol Pike, ten struck a house and drove into the creek. Witnesses say they saw the driver try to escape,…
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Community Support Grows For PA Family Of Ocean City Drowning Victim
Community support is growing for the Pennsylvania family of a 56-year-old man who drowned in Ocean City. Shawn Reilly, of Thornhurst, was on vacation with his wife, Nicole, and their 21-year-old son when he was pulled under by strong currents on Thursday, Sept. 8, DailyVoice.com reported. Reilly's 21-year-old son jumped in to try and save him, but it was too late. A lifeguard was able to pull his son to safety but was unable to save Shawn. John Mulderig of Jermyn, PA, has organized a GoFundMe that had raised more than $11,000 as of Friday, Sept. 16. "Shawn was doing what he lov…
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PA Dad Dies, Son Rescued Swimming In Ocean City: Report
A 56-year-old Pennsylvania dad drowned and his son was rescued by lifeguards after trying to save him while swimming off Ocean City, NJ, 6abc reports. Shawn Reilly's 21-year-old son ran into the water after him on Thursday, Sept. 8 at the unprotected 12th Street beach, the outlet said. Both men were pulled to shore, and Reilly, of Thornhurst, ultimately died. His son's condition wasn't immediately clear. Click here for more from 6abc.
Police & Fire
Man, 25, Drowns Swimming In Delaware River
A 25-year-old man from Colombia drowned while swimming with friends on the Delaware River Sunday, Sept. 4, WFMZ says. Juan Pardo's friends tried helping him as he struggled around 11:10 a.m., when he got swept up in the current, the outlet said. Crews were called to the Scott Park boat launch after his friends lost sight of him and swam to shore. Pardo's body was recovered after about 50 minutes, and was pronounced dead at a local hospital. Click here for more from WFMZ.
Police & Fire
Body Pulled From Blue Marsh Lake Identified: Report
A body pulled from Blue Marsh Lake in Berks County over the weekend has been identified, WFMZ reports. Crews were called to the Dry Brooks Day Use Area, where the body of Ernesto Feliz, 27, of New York City, was recovered from the water Sunday, July 24, the outlet says. Officials told WFMZ the man was going after a ball in the lake when he swam too far out and never made it back to shore. The news comes nearly two months after 20-year-old Albert Castro Beato drowned after going for a swim in Blue Marsh Lake, authorities said. Click here for more from WFMZ.
Obituaries
Support Surges For Family Of 21-Year-Old PA Drowning Victim
Support is on the rise for the heartbroken family of Pennsylvania basketball player Rene Figueroa, who was found drowned in Lake Hauto on Sunday, July 10 at the age of 21. Rene, of Lansford, had gone boating with a group of friends near the border of Schuylkill and Carbon counties on Friday, July 8 before his body was pulled from the water two days later, WNEP and other news outlets reported. Rene was described as a loved and well-respected athlete with a kind spirit and a sweet smile, according to a GoFundMe launched for his memorial expenses. He had played basketball at Panther Valley Hi…
Police & Fire
PA Toddler Drowns In Backyard Pool, Authorities Say
A Pennsylvania toddler drowned in a backyard pool Monday, July 4, authorities said. Twenty-three-month-old Aydeen Cabrera drowned in the pool behind his family's Fenwick Street home in Allentown, according to the Lehigh County Coroner's Office. The boy was pronounced dead at 7:18 p.m. at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. An autopsy determined his cause of death was drowning, and his manner of death was an accident, the coroner's office said. The incident remains under investigation by the Lehigh County Coroner's Office and the Allentown Police Department.
News
Boy Missing From Church Youth Group Found Dead In PA Camp Pool: Coroner
Less than 12 hours after a 12-year-old boy went missing he was found dead in a central Pennsylvania camp swimming pool, authorities say. Pay Kahi was first reported missing from his church youth group at Summit Grove Campground near 140 S. Front St., at 3:45 p.m., according to a release by York County officials. The boy was described as wearing a white T-shirt, along with black-and-green swim trunks, and being about 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighing 121 pounds with a thin build, according to a release by York County Office of Emergency Management. Kahi was foun…
Police & Fire
Body Of Missing Delaware River Swimmer Found
The body of a swimmer who went missing last week in the Delaware River was found over the weekend, WFMZ reports. Christopher Schofield's body was found by a park visitor around 4:30 p.m. Saturday, near Kittatinny Point within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, the outlet said. The 23-year-old Stroudsburg man had last been seen around 8 p.m. Tuesday, when he tried to swim across the river from Prices Landing, to New Jersey. Click here for more from WFMZ.
Police & Fire
Lifeguards Recover Body Of Missing Jersey Shore Swimmer
The body of a drowned swimmer was found off the Jersey Shore in Belmar after several others were rescued, authorities said. Belmar lifeguards and Water Rescue members rushed to the area off the 8th Avenue jetty around 12:30 p.m. Monday after beachgoers tried in vain to rescue a group of distressed swimmers, police said. EMS workers took one of them to Jersey Shore Medical Center in Neptune Township for additional treatment. Another was still unaccounted for, however. It was nearly an hour later when lifeguards found the body of the 20-something victim, who was pronounced dead at JSMC a s…
Obituaries
Blue Marsh Lake Drowning Victim Came To US In Search Of Better Life
Albert Castro Beato moved to Lebanon, PA from the Dominican Republic a few months ago in search of a good job to help his parents back home, loved ones said. But, the 20-year-old man drowned after going for a swim in the Blue Marsh Lake in Penn Township (Berks County) around 4:30 p.m. Sunday, June 5, according to local fire officials and the county coroner's office. Investigators told WFMZ they believe the man swam too far out and got tired. "Albert’s parents came from the Dominican Republic and they would like to take their son with them to [bury] him near home," organizer Stephanie…
Police & Fire
Pennsylvania Man, 53, Drowns On Jersey Shore: Police
A 53-year-old man from Pennsylvania drowned while swimming at a Wildwood Crest beach, authorities said. Joel Green of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, was found unresponsice by other swimmers who pulled him from the water about 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 7, Tuesday Wildwood Crest police said. When police arrived, a beachgoer was performing CPR, police said. An officer continued giving CPR until Wildwood Crest Rescue and the City of Wildwood Fire/Water Rescue arrived to assume life-saving measures on the man, police said. Green was transported to Cape Regional Medical Center where he was pronounced d…
Police & Fire
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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Hearts Break Over Missing Wildwood Swimmer: PA's Alfred Williams Believed Drowned
Hearts shattered when the news broke that a missing swimmer off the Wildwood coast from Pennsylvania was believed to have drowned late last month. Three swimmers were rescued or found their way out of the waters while Alfred Williams, 19, of Drexel Hill, remained missing Tuesday, May 31, Wildwood Police Chief Robert Regalbuto and Wildwood Fire Chief Ernie Troiano III said. As of Friday, June 3, Williams' body still had not been recovered, and police believe he drowned. His mom, Kendra Williams, identified him as a veteran on Facebook, where she asked authorities when the search would be …
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Beloved Man ID'd As Body Boaters Found In Susquehanna River Near Three Mile Island
The man boaters believed drowned and needed rescuing on Memorial Day has been identified, according to the coroner. Craig Wayne Sellers, 61, of Harrisburg, has been identified as the man who died in a "drowning-related incident" in the Susquehanna River on Monday, May 31, according to a release by the York County coroner's office. Sellers had taken a boat from the Goldsboro Marina to Goosehorn Island, then he went into the water and "became unresponsive," according to the Pennsylvania state police. People aboard a passing boat spotted him and attempted to rescue him, according to the coro…
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