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Body Found After Woman Saves Girl in Delaware River
25 Aug
Summary
- Woman lost her life after saving a struggling girl in the Delaware River.
- Her body was discovered near Amico Island Park the following morning.
- The incident is not considered suspicious, with an ongoing investigation.
Tragedy struck on August 24th when Pricila Alvares Pereira Dos Santos, 33, of Delran, heroically saved a girl struggling in the Delaware River. After ensuring the child's safety, Dos Santos did not resurface, prompting an immediate search.
The search effort, which began on the evening of August 24th and resumed the following morning, concluded when her body was found on August 25th. Her remains were located approximately 20 feet from the shore at Amico Island Park.
The Burlington County Prosecutor's Office confirmed the discovery and stated that the circumstances surrounding the incident are not considered suspicious. An investigation is currently underway, with the Burlington County Medical Examiner's Office scheduled to conduct an examination.
