US EditionBody Found Amid Search In Schuylkill River In Montco: Reports
- A 26-year-old man disappeared Sunday night after his fishing canoe overturned on the Schuylkill River by the construction dam at Keim Street, in the area between Pottstown and North Coventry.
- The incident occurred after the boat lost power and got caught in diversion pipes installed for a $20 million bridge replacement project that began in March and closed the old bridge in 2010.
- Rescue operations started shortly after an 8:45 p.m. Call and involved boats, helicopters, drones, and dive teams searching through strong currents influenced by heavy rains lasting a month.
- Officials confirmed the body of a white, 6-foot-tall man was recovered from the river at 12:14 p.m. Monday, with the Montgomery County Coroner stating they must confirm identification and notify the family before releasing details.
- The ongoing investigation is being conducted by the state agency responsible for fish and boating oversight, with search efforts transitioning from attempting a rescue to recovering a body after one man safely reached land while the other remained missing until his body was recovered.
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Body found in Schuylkill River near Pottstown
Officials have confirmed the discovery of a body in the Schuylkill River near the Keim Street bridge between Pottstown and North Coventry. Montgomery County Coroner Janine Darby said the body was of a white male and that her office has a “possible ID,” but must confirm it and contact the deceased’s family before releasing it. She said the autopsy will be conducted on Tuesday. The investigation is being led by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commi…
Body found during search for missing boater in Schuylkill River in Montco
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