The National Park Service and the New Jersey State Police Marine Services Unit continued the search yesterday for Timothy Panella, 57, and Richard Skoland, 62. The two men have been missing since Thursday, April 3rd, when their boat capsized on the Delaware River within the park. A third man, Ronald Priest, 58, made it to land and reported the mishap. Monday’s search of the river corridor involved 12 people and five boats, as well as a search dog and his handler. In addition, the New Jersey State Police Aviation Bureau conducted an aerial search by helicopter. The search area encompasses a section of river and shoreline approximately 24 miles in length from a point about four miles south of Dingmans Ferry Access to Arrow Island , south of the Delaware Water Gap. River conditions – high water levels, fast current, and lack of visibility – have prevented National Park Service divers from searching underwater. Conditions are being assessed daily for indications they are favorable for dive operations. The search resumes today with eight people in four boats.
