Body Washes Ashore Along Delaware River, Authorities Say

PALMYRA, NJ — The body of a man who was reported missing was found along the Delaware River on Monday afternoon, New Jersey State Police said.

At around 1 p.m., troopers responded to a report of a dead man's body who washed ashore in Palmyra.

The man was identified as Carlos Gil-Reyes, 31, of New York.

He was reported missing on Friday after last been seen swimming in the Delaware River in the Hawks Island Area in Delanco Township.

A friend of Gil's, Argeni Infante, witnessed him disappear and told NBC, "He swimmed out from the boat with my other friend...and, the last word he told my friend, 'Hey, I can't no more, I love you.'"

State Police were unable to confirm any further details regarding the case.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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