Woman Who Helped Save Child Now Subject of Recovery Effort in Delaware River
In Burlington County, New Jersey, a search has transitioned into a recovery effort for a woman who assisted in saving a child in the Delaware River at Amico Island Park.
Raleigh Durham, NC, August 25, 2026 —
Authorities in Burlington County, New Jersey, have shifted their focus from a search to a recovery effort for a woman who was involved in rescuing a child from the Delaware River. The incident occurred at Amico Island Park.
The woman had been assisting in saving a child who was in the Delaware River. Details regarding the exact circumstances of how the child entered the water and the extent of the woman’s involvement in the rescue were not immediately available.
Emergency responders initiated a search operation upon receiving reports of the situation at Amico Island Park. The transition to a recovery effort indicates that officials now believe the woman is deceased.
The names of the woman and the child, as well as the specific date and time of the incident, have not been publicly released. Further information is expected as the investigation and recovery operations continue.
Amico Island Park is a public recreational area located in Delran Township, Burlington County, along the Delaware River.
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