Missing fisherman on Upper Delaware River

Posted 9/9/22

DEERPARK, NY — On September 8, 2022, at approximately 7:25 a.m., New York State Police along with other first responders responded to an area of The Delaware River the town of Deerpark in …

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Missing fisherman on Upper Delaware River

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DEERPARK, NY — On September 8, 2022, at approximately 7:25 a.m., New York State Police along with other first responders responded to an area of The Delaware River the town of Deerpark in Orange County for a report of a missing fisherman. A preliminary investigation revealed that two men were fishing on the river near Cherry Island State Park when their boat capsized. One of the fishermen was located on the shore and received medical treatment. State Police as well Sparrowbush Fire, Port Jervis Fire, Matamoras Fire and Swift Water Rescue Teams from New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania are assisting with the search. State police will update the results of the search as it continues.

The body of this fisherman has since been recovered; see https://riverreporter.com/stories/recovery-made-of-local-fisherman-from-the-delaware-river,60671? for more details.

Upper Delaware River, drowning

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