Man Dies After Falling Into Schuylkill

Police are investigating whether the man fell in the water accidentally or if he jumped in.

One man is dead after falling into the Schuylkill River.

It happened on Saturday near the Chestnut Street Bridge around 6:30 p.m.

Police say a 40-year-old man was found inside the river by the marine unit.

He was taken to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania where he was pronounced dead at 7:19 p.m.

Police are currently investigating whether the man fell in the water accidentally or if he jumped in.

No word yet on the man’s identity.
 

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