Searchers recover body of DCNR park resource ranger in Neshaminy Creek at Tyler State Park

NEWTOWN TWP., Pa. (WPVI) -- Searchers recovered the body of a Bucks County park worker after an accident on the water.

State police identified the worker as 38-year-old Alec Campbell, a Delaware County resident.

Rescuers were called to Tyler State Park in Newtown Township on Friday after state police say a park resource ranger had been attempting to place a buoy in Neshaminy Creek when the kayak the worker was in capsized and the person went into the water.

Chopper 6 over the scene shows a buoy and a life vest tossing in the water at the edge of a dam.

Using a rope and inflatable boats, emergency crews searched for the worker for hours in the area near the dam.

Late Friday afternoon, the rescue effort turned to a recovery mission. Sources tell Action News crews had to retreat because of the tough current.

People who come here often and have interacted with the workers were shocked by this tragedy.

"It's a big park. Gosh, you think somebody was with him... If they had somebody else with him, they could've helped them and rescued them," said Krissy Houser from Holland.

Tyler State Park has been closed during the recovery operation. The park will remain closed on Monday and reopen on Tuesday.