The man — who has been identified as 70-year-old Tony Luongo — launched his kayak from the Upper Merion Boathouse Monday and has not been seen since.
of himself kayaking upstream from the boathouse, Upper Merion Township police said. An hour and twenty minutes later, Upper Merion police received a phone call from a resident who heard a “male calling for help” near a wooded area close to the Schuylkill.
“Nothing out of the ordinary was reported by any of the crew members at that time,” police said in a news release.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Search continues for missing fisherman along Schuylkill River in BridgeportPennsylvania state police conducted an aerial search of the river near the Upper Merion Boathouse on Wednesday.
Read more »
Search continues for man who went missing while kayaking, fishing in Schuylkill RiverA person went missing in the Schuylkill River near the Upper Merion Boathouse on Tuesday, police said.
Read more »
Kayak used by boater who went missing on Schuylkill River found: policeSearch crews in Montgomery County continue to look for a 70-year-old man who went missing during a fishing trip on the Schuylkill River.
Read more »
Second body found in Schuylkill River mystery death, family confirmsTwo families are one step closer to gaining answers after sources say a second body was found in the Schuylkill River Tuesday.
Read more »
Schuylkill River mystery deaths: Mom of victim to meet with detectives ‘I just need answers’Hundreds of people gathered Wednesday for a vigil to remember 18-year-old Quadir Diaz, whose body was found in the Schuylkill River Tuesday after a mysterious night.
Read more »
A new pool, beach and entertainment venue could be added along the Schuylkill RiverThe University City District has unveiled plans to build a waterfront park along the western bank of the Schuylkill River near 30th Street Station.
Read more »