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Camden Firefighter Dies After Icy River Fall
7 Feb
Summary
- Firefighter Howard Bennett fell into the Delaware River during maintenance.
- An investigation is ongoing into the circumstances of the fall.
- Bennett was a dedicated firefighter leaving behind a wife and two children.
Camden firefighter Howard Bennett, 61, has died after falling into the icy Delaware River on Thursday morning. The tragic incident occurred while Bennett was performing routine maintenance on a fire boat at Wiggins Waterfront Park. The Camden County Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fall, though no suspicious activity has been reported.
Bennett's body was transported from the hospital to a funeral home in Maple Shade, accompanied by an honor escort of his fellow firefighters. At fire headquarters, his locker was adorned with black bunting as a sign of respect. Fire Chief Jesse Flax described Bennett as a valued member of the department who deeply loved his work and the community he served.
Officials are currently working with Bennett's family to finalize funeral arrangements. He is survived by his wife and two children. The fire department is focused on supporting his loved ones during this difficult time, with Chief Flax emphasizing Bennett's dedication to both his immediate family and his fire department family.
