MARINE RESCUE (MBOX)
13 DELAWARE RIVER · Btwn: 40.36439910
ETA
4m
DIST
1.1mi
Temp
78°F
Wind
10 SSE
Conditions
Cloudy
Humidity
68%
River Conditions
Level
-0.3 ft
Current
1.7 mph
Water Temp
80°F
Flood Status
LOW
Drift Rate
146 ft/min
Forecast: 0 ft (low)
Nearby River Hazards
Wells Falls Wing DamClass IIIMile 148
Wing dam with Class III, II+, I+ rapids — scout before running. Prince Rock and Foam Rock obstructions.
Prince RockClass II+Mile 148
Large rock obstruction in main channel at Wells Falls
Foam RockMile 147.8
Rock below wing dam — creates hydraulic
Drift Projection — Downstream (~146 ft/min current)
Victim drifts ~730 ft in 5 min · ~1,460 ft in 10 min · ~0.6 mi in 20 min
Wells Falls Wing DamClass III
1 mi downstream · victim reaches in ~36 min
Prince RockClass II+
1 mi downstream · victim reaches in ~36 min
Foam Rock
1.2 mi downstream · victim reaches in ~43 min
Firemans Eddy
2 mi downstream · victim reaches in ~72 min
Belle Mountain (Firemans Eddy)Intercept point
2 mi downstream · victim reaches in ~72 min
Wells Falls — Wing Dam Detail
Bulls Island to Lambertville
Dispatch
CMPS FRIEND "MATTHEW SIMON" HAD A GREEN KAYAK THAT WAS STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RIVER ON A ROCK HAS BEEN APPROC 40MINS S
Caller: SONYA MCCASSIAN (610-350-1170)
🚨 Incident Snapshot
highKayak with occupant stuck on mid-river rock
Delaware River at New Hope-Lambertville Bridge
Approx 40 minutes in-water exposure, dark conditions
⚠️ Primary Risk Signals
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Active until 1:00 AM. Wind gusts and heavy rain increase drift and water level
Monitor weather continuously — conditions may deteriorate rapidly
Mid-river entrapment on rock
Victim isolated, no self-rescue option
Current may shift victim position as water level rises
Prolonged cold exposure
Water 83°F, 40+ minutes submerged or partially immersed
Monitor for hypothermia and shock on extraction
Dark conditions
Limited visibility for victim location and approach
Scene lights and portable lighting essential for water ops and rescue positioning
✔️ Confirm on Arrival
Victim location
Confirm kayak position on rock mid-river, occupant in/out of water, conscious/responsive
River conditions on scene
Visual current direction, any debris/hazards downstream, wind direction and gusts
Rescue approach
Boat launch point, access to upstream intercept position, secondary victim drift intercept if occupant washes off
Apparatus staging
Scene control, portable lighting deployment, drone launch if available for aerial search of victim and drift zone
Field Notes