Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

The News from Delaware Water Gap

National Park Service finds human remains in Delaware River

Two National Park Service employees found human remains in the Delaware River this afternoon while on a boat patrol.

The remains were found about one mile south of Sambo Island inside the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation area, according to the National Park Service.

The Warren County medical examiner and New Jersey State Police are investigating. The medical examiner has received the body and is making an examination to determine the person’s identity.

Tourist finds one angler's remains

The body of Timothy Panella was recovered today from the waters of the Delaware River near Walpack Bend within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. A park visitor made the discovery at approximately 1 p.m. and called the Monroe County Control Center, which then contacted the National Park Service.