Physique of 16-year-old lacking swimmer present in Potomac River – NBC4 Washington

A search and rescue crew has recovered the physique of a 16-year-old boy who went lacking whereas swimming within the Potomac River close to Great Falls early Thursday.

The teen’s physique was found within the space of Sandy Landing about 9 a.m. Friday, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue mentioned. That’s the identical space the place the teenager was final seen within the water after swimming with buddies.

Authorities haven’t named the teenager, however mentioned he’s from Maryland.

Crews from Maryland, Virginia and U.S. Park Police looked for hours Thursday in intense warmth. Chopper4 video exhibits a number of search groups and a Ok-9 on the water. An underwater drone and a dive staff have been deliberate.

A name for assist got here in at about 6:30 a.m. Thursday.

“We are actively in search of the sufferer proper now,” somebody might be heard saying on a dispatch name.

The Upper Potomac Riverkeeper mentioned it often takes some time for crews to look the river due to how tough the circumstances are. They urged folks to watch out across the water.

Just weeks in the past, crews searched a close-by part of the river for a school pupil who went lacking whereas swimming with buddies close to the Billy Goat Trail. His physique was recovered two days later.

Officials have lately reminded folks that swimming within the Potomac River just isn’t allowed, and although the water can look calm, it may be as deep as 30 ft and the currents can change rapidly.

Water security specialists say to put on a life vest, supervise younger youngsters and to by no means swim alone. Bacteria ranges can also pose a threat.

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