The Broadkill River near Milton, where an 18-year-old drowned on July 15, 2025.(Photo credit: Andrew Kazmierski - stock.adobe.com)

18-year-old drowns in Broadkill River; body recovered near Delaware Bay

Claudia EstradaHeadlines, Police & Fire

MILTON — Delaware State Police are investigating a tragic drowning that occurred Tuesday afternoon in the Broadkill River near Milton. According to authorities, troopers responded to a report of a water rescue around 4:32 p.m. on July 15 at the boat ramp located at the end of Oyster Rocks Road. Emergency personnel from the Lewes Fire Department, mutual aid fire …