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| Video grab from 6ABC Philadelphia |
A veteran Camden firefighter died on Thursday around 11am while performing routine checks to the cities fireboat. He reportedly fell thought the ice where the boat was docked at Wiggins Marina Park in Camden along the Delaware River. Responders found his body and resuscitation efforts were started and he was transported to Cooper Hospital where he was pronounced dead. His name is being withheld until his family is notified. He was a 26 year veteran of the department. The last Line of duty Death in Camden was 30 years ago. RIP brother.
The Delaware River, while one of the most picturesque waters in America, claims several lives each year along it's 330 mile path from Deposit, New York down to the Delaware Bay. The river is unforgiving and changes from day to day and season to season. It's mix of changing currents, depths, and tides catch the most astute people who use the river for work and pleasure. All are encouraged to respect the power of the river and take utmost precaution when nearing or entering. I can attest that it only takes a misstep while on foot or misdirection when in a boat to get caught in a bad way in a mere second. Every time I learn of an accident or death I shake my head and make sure I remember how quick things can go south around any waters. Truly a sad story yet again from the Delaware River.