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Missing fisherman found dead in Delaware River, authorities say

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The body of a missing Pennsylvania man was recovered Monday from the Delaware River in Sussex County, officials said.

William Vandyke went missing on Sept. 8 when the boat he was on capsized while fishing with a friend, according to Sussex County Acting First Assistant Prosecutor Gregory Mueller.

The friend was able to swim to shore and call for help after the mishap near Cherry Island State Park in New York, authorities said.

Vandyke, of York, was found by the New York State Police, the agency said in a statement. The search effort involved water rescue teams from New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania along with local and state emergency services.

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Noah Cohen may be reached at ncohen@njadvancemedia.com.

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