Crime & Safety

Missing Man Found Dead in Neshaminy Creek

The body of Michael Naylon, who went missing last month, was found today, his family confirms.

Michael Naylon, the local man who had been missing since Sept. 28, was found dead today, his daughter Megan told Patch.

According to sources, his body was found in the Neshaminy Creek near Worthington Mill Road. 

Newtown Township police could not be reached for comment Thursday night.

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The last time Naylon's family saw him was Sept. 28 when they said he walked down Route 413 towards Newtown from Worthington Mill Road. 

His family believed he may have had a stroke while walking. He has had four strokes in the past, according to his daughter.

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Since he was reported missing, local police, his family and area residents conducted various searches for him. He was reported to have been

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