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UPDATE: Body Recovered from Ocean near Cape Henlopen State Park

Sean Curtis
Sean Curtis
Digital Content Producer

Sean joined WBOC as Digital Content Producer in February 2023. Originally from New Jersey, Sean graduated from Rutgers University with bachelor’s degrees in East Asian Studies and Religion. He has lived in New York, California, and Virginia before he and his wife finally found a place to permanently call home in Maryland. With family in Laurel, Ocean Pines, Berlin, and Captain’s Cove, Sean has deep ties to the Eastern Shore and is thrilled to be working at WBOC serving the community.

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Jul 16, 2025
Jul 16, 2025 Updated 56 mins ago

Lewes Body Recovered

LEWES, DE - A body was recovered from the waters off of Cape Henlopen State Park on Wednesday.

Rehoboth Beach Police confirmed it was the body of of a swimmer who went missing over the weekend. Police identified him as Gregory Karitu, 27, of Kenya.

The Lewes Fire Department said a kayaker found Karitu's body between Herring Point and the Bathhouse on July 16.

The recovery is not related to another missing man who reportedly fell into the Broadkill River near Milton on Tuesday. Search efforts were still underway for 18-year-old Yorch Niz-Chilel as of Wednesday morning.

Rehoboth Beach Police say they do not suspect foul play in Karitu's death.

Sean Curtis

Digital Content Producer

Sean joined WBOC as Digital Content Producer in February 2023. Originally from New Jersey, Sean graduated from Rutgers University with bachelor’s degrees in East Asian Studies and Religion. He has lived in New York, California, and Virginia before he and his wife finally found a place to permanently call home in Maryland. With family in Laurel, Ocean Pines, Berlin, and Captain’s Cove, Sean has deep ties to the Eastern Shore and is thrilled to be working at WBOC serving the community.