Found Deceased PA - Tony Bortner, 51, fire police captain, unusual to be out of contact, car found, Windsor, York County, 17 Oct 2024

[LadyL]

It is a gate-like system that enabled boats to be raised or lowered in a canal. Historic American canals, such as the Erie Canal, had them. Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor :: Canal Locks and Structures

Lock 12 Historic Area

Being a firm believer that "information wants to be free," when I came into possession of an out-of-print booklet published by Holtwood LLC detailing the Lock 12 Historic Area I transcribed the document's text and scanned the images. Both are included below with additional information and...

unchartedlancaster.com

As others have said, a lock is a way to raise and lower boats on a canal. The boat enters, then gates close on both ends, and the water level raises, or lowers....then ONE gate is opened, and the boat is at the 'new' level of the canal (either higher, or lower, depending on the direction)

The old 'locks' and pathways next to the canals in many areas of the U.S. have become historic sites and recreation areas.

This area along the Susquehanna is just FULL of nooks and crannies and water pools and rocks and huge boulders and dropoffs....folks go to climb, swim, boat, etc. The river itself is known to be dangerous, deceiving. It's quite shallow in spots, but it is a very large river and drains a massive area of Pennsylvania and up in to New York.

oh thank you all
I saw those brick walls but I didn't know what I was looking at

 

[mlhenn]

Search continues in 4-square-mile wooded area for missing York County fire police captain

Crews were continuing to search for missing fire police Capt. Tony Bortner in a 4-square-mile area near the Susquehanna River.

www.yorkdispatch.com

Pennsylvania State Police Troop J Public Information Officer James Grothey said the search area covers roughly 4 square miles. In addition to state police, Ephrata-based Middle Creek Search and Rescue joined in the effort.

Grothey said authorities haven't yet determined why Bortner went to Lock 12.

 

[mlhenn]

Search continues for missing fire police captain a week after his disappearance

The search for Laurel Fire Company’s missing fire police captain is still ongoing – now a week since he went missing.

local21news.com

Sich said Bortner’s wife last saw him after a disagreement and hasn’t heard from him since.

“I believe the wife said there was a disagreement that night, and so it’s out of character to not call and come home, and she’s baffled, and so is the community,” Sick said. “So we are very concerned especially because they found his vehicle and not him, and we just know that time is of the essence, and it’s all hands on deck in the beginning especially.”

Sich went on to say that Bortner’s family would like for him to signal that he’s fine and to make his way home.

She added that the best way for the public to assist in these kinds of situations is to keep sharing missing person flyers and photos.

 

[FoxxTraxx]

Update on search as of 10/26/24. Tony is still missing.

Weekend search finds no sign of fire police captain​

York Dispatch News-Tony Bortner search on 10/26/24.

 

[Unalienable Rights]

Lancaster County Coroner called to search area for missing fire police captain

The Lancaster County Coroner confirmed to CBS21 Friday that they were called to the area of Lock 12 in Lower Chanceford Township, where officials have reportedl

local21news.com

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — The Lancaster County Coroner confirmed to CBS21 Friday that they were called to the area of Lock 12 in Lower Chanceford Township, where officials have reportedly been searching for missing fire police captain Tony Bortner.

Is it unconfirmed if Bortner has been found.

 

[Rosiebones]

Someone's family will grieve.

MSN

 

[swanniee11]

Lancaster County news Log into Facebook
ASSIST POLICE DEPT (FIRE)
Susquehanna River
Martic Township
UPDATE - Tony was found tonight step dad confirmed right on the spot that it was him they placed a flag on his body when they brought him to shore and stood at attention in salute He was escorted to the coroners' office in a Fire Truck R I P
His wife also confirmed but told they need to make a positive ID. IMO

 

[charminglane]

RIP, Sir.

 

[mlhenn]

Body of missing York County fire police captain has been found, authorities say

Tony Bortner, a fire police captain at Laurel Fire Company, had been missing since Oct. 17. His body was found Friday afternoon, authorities said.

www.fox43.com

The body of a missing York County fire captain missing for more than two weeks has been found in the Martic Township, Lancaster County area of the Susquehanna River, according to the Lancaster County coroner's office.

Bortner's body was found in shallow water off of Peavine Island Friday afternoon. The cause of death has not been determined, though authorities say there were no suspicious circumstances at the scene. An autopsy has been scheduled.

 

[GuyfromCanada]

NOV 4

The cause of death for Tony Bortner, 51, was found to be a gunshot wound to the head, according to the coroner. His death was ruled a suicide after an autopsy Monday morning.

Coroner releases cause of death for missing York County fire police captain

The York County Coroner has released the cause of death of the missing fire police captain who was found dead in the Susquehanna River on Friday.

local21news.com

 

[Richrd]

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Obituary:

Tony Bortner Obituary | Nov 1, 2024 | Red Lion, PA

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Rest-In-Peace, Tony.​