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Tyler State Park will be closed on Monday after the death of Park Ranger – NBC10 Philadelphia

According to Pennsylvania State Police, the Tyler State Park in Bucks County is closed again on the memorial day.

The park has been closed since Friday, May 23, after the 38-year-old Alec Campbell from Delaware County was missing when the kayak drove in Neshaminy Creek in Kapsiedia around noon.

The crews were able to find Campbell's body on Sunday.

“We are deeply sad about the death of Alec Campbell, a committed member of our Pennsylvania State Park staff,” said Cindy Adams Dunn, Secretary of the Ministry of Nature Conservation and Natural Resources. Every day, the State Park employees play an important role in greeting visitors, the protection of our natural spaces and securing the security of everyone who enjoys beautiful parks. Alecs commitment and passion touched many lives, and his loss is deeply felt in our entire community. “

The forensic doctor of Bucks County will find out the cause and kind of Campbell's death.

The Pennsylvania State Police, DCNR, the fire brigade of Northampton Township, the Newtown Emergency Services Department, the New Hope Fire Department, the fire brigade of Lingohocken, the fire brigade of Upper Makefield and the Bucks County Special Operations Dive Team were all part of the search.

The Tyler State Park is expected to be reopened on Tuesday, May 27th.

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