At approximately 12:38 PM on July 4, 2022 Police and Fire Officers were dispatched for a water rescue on the Schuylkill River in the area of Lock 60 in Upper Providence Township. Witnesses reported seeing an individual jump off of the railroad trestle into the river. 

Eleven water rescue and dive teams searched the river, locating a deceased female at approximately 3:00pm. The female was recovered and turned over to the Montgomery County Coroner's Office.

Unconfirmed reports of an additional victim prompted emergency responders to continue to search the river; however, no additional victim was located.

The deceased female was identified and the next of kin were notified.  The investigation into this incident is still ongoing. Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact the police department at 610-933-7899