Tuesday, April 22, 2025

UPDATE: Lancaster city woman drowned in Susquehanna River over the weekend: coroner | Local News | lancasteronline.com


A woman found dead in the Susquehanna River on Friday in West Hempfield Township was identified as April Wefler of Lancaster city, the Lancaster County Coroner's Office announced today. 

Wefler, 33, of the 100 block of South Queen Street, died of freshwater drowning, according to the coroner's office, which reported her body was found on the shoreline in West Hempfield Township between the Wrights Ferry and Veterans Memorial bridges.  

The coroner's office said Wefler was reported missing by her family Saturday. The coroner confirmed Wefler's identity via dental records.  

The coroner said the manner of death is still under investigation.  

West Hempfield police have not said if they are investigating the death and have not responded to requests for more information. 

https://lancasteronline.com/news/local/lancaster-city-woman-drowned-in-susquehanna-river-over-the-weekend-coroner/article_55678552-dd2d-4358-9072-14d8be8da369.html 

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