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Tragedy on the Delaware: The Disappearance of Joseph McLaughlin and the Aftermath
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Tragedy on the Delaware: The Disappearance of Joseph McLaughlin and the Aftermath
Posted by admin on March 6, 2025, 04:16 142 0

The Fateful Day: November 13, 2021

On November 13, 2021, a seemingly routine boating excursion on the Delaware River turned tragic for three young men from Deptford, New Jersey. Joseph P. McLaughlin, 24, and Brian S. Palangi, 26, along with a third companion, embarked on a 19-foot recreational vessel. As they navigated near Red Bank Battlefield Park in National Park, NJ, their boat began taking on water, leading to a catastrophic capsizing around 2:10 p.m.

Immediate Rescue Efforts

In the immediate aftermath, the third individual was fortunate to be rescued by good Samaritans aboard a passing vessel. He was subsequently treated at a nearby hospital and released. However, McLaughlin and Palangi were not as fortunate. Caught in swift currents, they were carried away, prompting an extensive search and rescue operation led by the New Jersey State Police, with assistance from local and federal agencies, including the U.S. Coast Guard. ...Read More

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