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Happening Now: Watercraft In Distress On The Delaware River

September 15, 2019 · By First State Update News Room

New Castle Rescue crews from the Hollaway Terrace, Good Will, and Delaware City Fire Companies along with marine units and Trooper 4 have responded to the Delaware River in area of the Army Creek for reports of a watercraft in distress.

Initial reports indicate that a jet ski has lost power in the middle of the river.

Trooper 4 has just arrived on scene and is attempting to locate the vessel.

Update: Trooper 4 has located the vessel and has cleared the scene. Marine units are working to make contact with the rider.

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