Bucks County park closed as crews search for park resource ranger after his kayak overturned

Published May 23, 2025 5:46 PM EDT

Tyler State Park, in Bucks County, is closed until further notice as crews work to find a park ranger whose kayak capsized. 

What we know:

Officials with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources released a statement saying Tyler State Park would be closed indefinitely due to an accident involving a park ranger.

A 38-year-old park resource ranger was in a kayak in the Neshaminy Creek Friday, a little after 12:30, when the kayak overturned.

Crews are actively searching for the ranger in a recovery mission.

Many agencies responded to the scene to help.

A witness at the park in Newtown Township sent a video showing emergency crews suiting up to enter the water.

What we don't know:

No additional details were released. 

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