Was a body found in the Delaware Water Gap?

Searchers on Sunday found the body of a Paterson teenager who disappeared while swimming in the Delaware River three days earlier, the National Park Service announced.



Yes, a body was recovered in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area as recently as September 2025. National Park Service (NPS) rangers and dive teams recovered the body of a 30-year-old man from Parsippany, New Jersey, who drowned while swimming in the Delaware River. The incident occurred near the Kittatinny Point picnic area; the man was reportedly attempting to swim across the river with family members when he became fatigued and went under in water approximately 17 feet deep. The Delaware River is known for its deceptive currents and varying depths, which can quickly exhaust even strong swimmers. Following this tragedy, the NPS issued a renewed advisory urging all visitors to wear U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets when entering the river. While the area is a popular spot for recreation, the park service emphasizes that the river's conditions can change rapidly, making safety gear essential for everyone, regardless of their swimming ability.

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Madera Martinez was found near Kittatinny Point within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, about a mile downstream from where he was last seen struggling in the water. Officials say their deepest sympathies go out to the friends and family of Madera Martinez.

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