David
05-28-2012, 05:08 AM
Betterton, Maryland (May 27, 2012) – Today, at 1:30 pm, the Maryland Natural Resources Police began searching for a missing boater in the Chesapeake Bay, ½ mile west of Howell Point, Kent County.
Preliminary investigation revealed that four people were on board a 35 foot power boat when the vessel stopped so the occupants could go swimming. A white 21 year old male jumped off the vessel, feet first, and went under the surface of the water and did not reappear.
NRP, Coast Guard, MSP aviation and fire department vessels are searching the waters for the missing person. The name of the victim is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. NRP Special Operations Division is continuing the investigation into the accident.
Preliminary investigation revealed that four people were on board a 35 foot power boat when the vessel stopped so the occupants could go swimming. A white 21 year old male jumped off the vessel, feet first, and went under the surface of the water and did not reappear.
NRP, Coast Guard, MSP aviation and fire department vessels are searching the waters for the missing person. The name of the victim is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. NRP Special Operations Division is continuing the investigation into the accident.