Tyler State Park reopens after missing park ranger's body found
Tyler State Park in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, reopened Tuesday, two days after search crews recovered the body of a park resource ranger who died after his boat capsized on the Neshaminy Creek.
The body of 38-year-old Park Resource Ranger Alec Campbell, who was from Delaware County, was found on Sunday, May 25, according to Pennsylvania State Police and the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
Campbell's kayak capsized May 23 just before noon, officials said.
The park remained closed on Monday after shutting down over the weekend as crews searched for Campbell.
"We are deeply saddened by the death of Alec Campbell, a dedicated member of our Pennsylvania state park staff," said Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn in a statement.
"Alec's commitment and passion touched many lives, and his loss is felt deeply across our entire community. We honor his memory and extend our sincerest condolences to all who are mourning his passing," Dunn said in the statement.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said on social media that he has ordered all flags at commonwealth facilities to be at half-staff on Tuesday in Campbell's honor.
Shapiro's post said he and his wife are praying for Campbell's family. "As I told his wife Rena, we are eternally grateful for Alec's service to his Commonwealth. May his memory be a blessing," the post on X says.
State police are investigating the incident.
