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was killed by a falling tree while sleeping in a tent in the upper river section of the Bulls Island campground. The state of New Jersey determined that silt buildup from repeated floods had weakened roots of trees in this area. The park system decided to permanently close campground area and return
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bed that runs along the island on a north–south route. The park is operated and maintained by the
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Aerial photograph of the Delaware River near Bull's Island (top right) illustrating the
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New York–Pennsylvania Joint Interstate Bridge Commission
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Pilots' Association For The Bay & River Delaware
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Bulls Island Recreation Area is located in New Jersey
New Jersey
Bulls Island Recreation Area is located in the United States
United States
Hunterdon County
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40°24′37.62″N 75°2′5.27″W / 40.4104500°N 75.0347972°W / 40.4104500; -75.0347972
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Raven Rock
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New Jersey
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Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park
Point Pleasant
D&R Canal Trail
Belvidere-Delaware Railroad
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"Bull's Island campground closes permanently following death from fallen tree"

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