Missing Bucks County ranger’s body found, park stays closed

🚨 Alec Campbell's kayak capsized Friday inside Tyler State Park

🚨 The county coroner will determine his cause and manner of death

🚨 Flags will fly at half-staff in Alec's honor statewide on Tuesday

NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A Bucks County park will remain closed on Monday following the recovery of a park ranger whose kayak capsized.

Pennsylvania State Police and the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources said the body of Alec Campbell was found Sunday. The Bucks County Coroner will determine the cause and manner of death. Tyler State Park will reopen on Tuesday when flags across the state fly at half-staff in his honor per the order of Gov. Josh Shapiro.

“I’ve spoken with his wife and family, and on behalf of all of us at DCNR, I want them to know they are in our thoughts during this incredibly difficult time. Our hearts go out to them, as well as to Alec’s friends, loved ones, and colleagues," DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn said in a statement.

'A bright and energetic light to all'

According to a GoFundMe campaign started by a family friend the Delaware County resident was married with two young boys age 9 and 5. Donations will go into a college fund and saving account.

"Alec was a bright and energetic light to all. A beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend to his family and community," Haley Richter wrote.

State police told 6 ABC Action News that Campbell was trying to place a buoy in the rough waters of the Neshaminy Creek when the kayak he was was standing in tipped prompting a large response of first responders and dive teams.

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