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Search continues for missing man after fishing boat capsizes in Maryland river
An 18-year-old, Mark Everett Coates III, is missing after his small fishing boat capsized on the Susquehanna River in Maryland. Search teams, including the US Coast Guard, were looking for him for a third day on Saturday, while police warned other boaters to keep clear because high winds made conditions unsafe.
Coates was last seen at about 5pm on Wednesday after launching his 10-foot aluminium boat from the Water Street Boat Ramp. The vessel was found capsized near Garrett Island on Thursday morning, about half a mile upstream; he was its only occupant and was wearing a bright green long-sleeved shirt and blue jeans. Police said aviation resources were expected to assist, and drone flights in the area were restricted to emergency personnel.
In short
- An 18-year-old is missing after his fishing boat capsized in Maryland.
- Search teams were looking for him for a third day on Saturday.
- Police warned boaters to stay clear amid unsafe conditions.
Explained simply
The Susquehanna River flows through several US states, including Maryland, where it meets the Chesapeake Bay. Its waters are used for boating and fishing, but wind and changing river conditions can make small boats difficult to control.
The US Coast Guard is the federal service responsible for maritime safety and rescue, and it often works with local police and other emergency teams. Search efforts on rivers can involve boats and aircraft, while restrictions on drones may help keep the area clear for emergency operations.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Desperate search for teen, 18, who vanished underwater after his 10ft fishing boat capsized on Maryland lake”.