Coroner identifies man found dead after Clinton County drowning incident

LOCK HAVEN, CLINTON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials released more details after a person was confirmed dead after a drowning incident on Saturday.

A release by the Lock Haven Police Department states that the body of an 18-year-old man, later identified by Clinton County Coroner Zach Hanna to be Gavin Frey from Howard, Pennsylvania, was pulled from the Susquehanna River.

Authorities say a 22-year-old man was also rescued, but flown to Geisinger Danville in critical condition.

Authorities say rescue crews were called just before 5:00 p.m. to Lock Haven City Beach on Vesper Street and East Water Street for a report of two swimmers in the Susquehanna River who were yelling before going underwater.

Officials say the 22-year-old was rescued by a private boat before being transported.

Rescue efforts continued for Frey before his body was discovered around 7:00 p.m. according to the release.

The identity of the 22-year-old man has not been released, and authorities say no further information will be released at this time.

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