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David Civile

Thursday, December 6, 2012

Remains of Missing Kayaker Found in Shrewsbury River

David Civile, who set off from the end of Little Silver Point Road, had been missing since 2010.

Skeletal remains found in the Shrewsbury River have been identified as a Tinton Falls kayaker who had been missing since 2010, according to multiple news reports. The State Police said the remains have been identified, using dental records, as David Civile, 28. Police say a contractor making dock repairs on Little Silver Point Road in Little Silver on Nov. 28 found the remains. Civile launched his kayak onto the Shrewsbury River on November 17, 2010 off of Howard's Beach, a spit of sand towards the end of Little Silver Point Road. His kayak was found later that evening on an uninhabited island between Rumson and Sea Bright and for days, rescue teams searched the river for the 26-year old Tinton Falls resident who took off that warm …

Julie Kiamie Whalen

4:49 am on Friday, December 7, 2012

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Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Lost Kayaker's Family Hopes to Increase Awareness of River Dangers

The family of David Civile, who was lost while kayaking the Shrewsbury River in 2010, has donated signs to help increase awareness of potential water sporting dangers.

The last place David Civile was known to be before he launched his kayak into the Shrewsbury River on November 17, 2010 was Howard's Beach, a little spit of sand towards the end of Little Silver Point Road. Civile's kayak was found later that evening on an uninhabited island between Rumson and Sea Bright and for days, rescue teams searched the river for the 26-year old Tinton Falls resident who took off that warm November day into the cold river, surrounded by strong winds. His body was never found. It seemed fitting, then, for Civile's family to donate signage to be posted at the Howard's Beach location, as well as at Santelli Park, to help increase awareness of the potential water sporting dangers posed by the Shrewsbury River. Civile's …

Laura

10:21 pm on Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Shannon-Your comments (most appreciated) mirror the primary goal of the David P. Civile Foundation for Boating Safety Awareness. Our website will be up and running soon. Thank you all for your support.   more ›

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