Update, Nov. 4: The Lancaster County Coroner's Office has confirmed that Tony Bortner's manner of death was suicide.
Previously: The body of a missing York County fire captain missing for more than two weeks has been found in the Martic Township, Lancaster County area of the Susquehanna River, according to the Lancaster County coroner's office.
Tony Bortner, 50, of Windsor, was a Fire Police captain at Laurel Fire Company, went missing on October 17. The fire company announced his disappearance on Facebook.
His vehicle was found parked at the historic Lock 12 area in Lower Chanceford Township, York County by State Police earlier this month. Authorities have been looking for him around the natural area, where Bortner's family said he often walked to clear his head.
Bortner's body was found in shallow water off of Peavine Island Friday afternoon. The cause of death has not been determined, though authorities say there were no suspicious circumstances at the scene. An autopsy has been scheduled.
Laurel Fire Company posted a statement regarding Bortner's body being found on Facebook, and it can be read below in full:
"It is with profound sadness that the officers and membership of Laurel Fire Company #1 announce the passing of Fire Police Captain Tony Bortner.
Tony was a valued member of Laurel Fire and a friend to us. Tony's presence at our house will be missed.
Tony joined Laurel Fire in November of 2006. Throughout his time with us, Tony served his community as a Fire Police Officer and rose to the position of Fire Police Lieutenant and, at the time of his passing, Fire Police Captain.
Additionally, Tony was always willing to help [with] fundraising events, station chores and anything else we needed help with along the way.
Tony will be greatly missed, but we will always hold him in our hearts and minds. Rest easy, our friend. We will take it from here."
