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2 days ago
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Man swept away in Lycoming County creek, search, rescue mission launched
MONTOURSVILLE, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Crews are searching for a man in Lycoming County after he reportedly was swept away in Loyalsock Creek. Montoursville Fire Chief Jeff Hutchins told 28/22 News at about 10:00 a.m. Saturday, a man and a child in a kayak, along with another man in a separate kayak, tried to enter Loyalsock Creek. Both kayaks immediately struggled to enter the waters due to the heavy currents going downriver, Chief Hutchins explained. The man and child were able to make it to safety, but the lone kayaker went under and never resurfaced, according to Chief Hutchins. Man in custody after fight at baseball tournament Chief Hutchins told 28/22 News that after the other kayakers drew attention to alert authorities, crews were called just after 11:00 a.m. for a water rescue. Several water rescue crews were patrolling the creek, which is often visited by anglers and kayakers, Chief Hutchins added. Chief Hutchins says authorities also deployed drones and helicopters for help in the air while ground crews used chainsaws to clear the bank of debris, such as logs, downed trees, and thick brush. As of Saturday afternoon, authorities say that it's a search and rescue mission. Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is heading the investigation for the missing kayaker. This is a developing story, and 28/22 News will provide updates as new information is made available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
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One man dead after jumping into Susquehanna River
WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The Lycoming County Coroner's Office along with Pennsylvania State Police are investigating why a man jumped into the Susquehanna River Saturday afternoon. According to the Lycoming County Coroner, 37-year-old Tyler Lance was witnessed walking around the Susquehanna River before jumping into the water for an unknown reason before 4:00 p.m. Two week search for missing girl has tragic ending Officials Lance was recovered from the Susquehanna River east of Hepburn Street by the Geisinger Life Flight team while returning to their Montoursville Base. Susquehanna Regional EMS personnel performed CPR, but was unsuccessful as he was pronounced dead at UPMC Susquehanna. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
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Two week search for missing girl has tragic ending
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — After almost two weeks, rescue crews say the search for a missing Lycoming County girl came to a tragic end on Saturday. On Facebook, the South Williamsport Fire Department announced that Claue was recovered and the water rescue incident has officially closed. Showers pass through Pennsylvania this weekend We ask that you keep your prayers over her family and those that responded. Thank you to all the responders and agencies that aided us and those that were able to recover her today. South Williamsport Fire Department 28/22 News initially reported on this on May 4 when crews began their search for the 10-year-old girl. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
