Pocono News Section

Search Continues for Missing Boaters

Search Continues for Missing Boaters - Saturday, April 5, 2008 at 10:38PM EST

Reported by: Eric Deabill
Saturday, Apr 5, 2008 @10:38pm EST
LEHMAN TOWNSHIP, PIKE COUNTY - Despite improving weather and river conditions, two missing boaters have still not been found in Pike County.

For the third straight day on Saturday, rescue workers spent the day on the Delaware River south of Dingmans Ferry.

62-year-old Richard Skoland and 57-year-old Timothy Pannella, both of Morris County, New Jersey, went missing Thursday afternoon after their boat capsized during a fishing trip. Crews used seven boats on Saturday to search a 24 mile section of the river and shoreline.

A third man, 58-year-old Ronald Priest was also on the boat. Priest was able to get to shore safely.

Family members say the missing men were life-long friends and the search for them is expected to continue Sunday in Pike County.