MILTON, Del. — Delaware State Police have restarted the search for 18-year-old Yorch Niz-Chilel, who went missing Tuesday afternoon after falling into the Broadkill River near Oyster Rocks Road. Authorities say Niz-Chilel slipped from a piece of wood while fishing with family and fell into the water.
He is presumed dead. Emergency crews, including Delaware State Police Aviation and Maritime units, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Sussex County EMS, the U.S. Coast Guard, and local fire departments, responded to the scene around 3:45 p.m.
Search efforts are challenging due to strong currents estimated at five to six knots and a water depth of about 13 feet. The search was suspended Tuesday night for safety reasons and resumed Wednesday morning. Family members say Niz-Chilel, originally from Guatemala and living in Harrington, was fishing with his uncle and cousin when the incident happened. His aunt described him as humble and kind, expressing deep sorrow over the loss. Authorities ask anyone with information to contact Delaware State Police.
