Fisherman Spots Body In Otter Creek: Bristol Police

Levittown PA

06 August, 2021

9:37 AM

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BRISTOL, PA — A man's body was pulled from the water in Otter Creek Thursday evening, officials said. The Bristol Borough Police and Bucks County Detectives were dispatched to the creek at around 7 p.m. after a fisherman saw a body in the water off Maple Beach Road. The body was about 50 yards from the bridge. Fire crews from Bristol Borough, Bristol Township, and Bensalem assisted with the recovery. They were dispatched by boat and by land to reach the body through the dense wooded area. Investigators made a tentative identification of the man Thursday evening, and reached out to notify his family. On Friday, they said the man was 33-year-old Michael Hall of Bristol. The Bucks County Medical Examiner determined that his death was an accidental drowning. Stay informed about what's going on in Levittown, or in your local area. Sign up for Patch emails and don't miss a minute of local and state news. Got tips, story ideas, or questions in Lower Bucks County? Email [email protected]