Missing swimmer discovered lifeless in Potomac River, third this summer season

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. – Rescue crews recovered the physique of a lacking swimmer within the Potomac River on Thursday, simply days after the person went lacking. His loss of life is the most recent drowning within the river within the final a number of weeks.

Man’s physique present in Potomac River

What we all know:

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue discovered the 25-year-old’s physique within the river Thursday morning after greater than two days of looking. 

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Officials stated they positioned the person’s physique underwater close to the place he went lacking, utilizing instruments like sonar and underwater cameras.

The man disappeared within the river on July 28, south of Sandy Landing, whereas swimming with mates.

Third drowning in similar stretch of Potomac River this summer season

The backstory:

The man’s loss of life marks the third tragedy in the very same stretch of the Potomac River in simply over a month. On July 2, a 16-year-old boy from Bethesda drowned within the space. Just weeks earlier, in mid-June, 20-year-old Towson University scholar Nazir Bell died in the identical part of the river.

What they’re saying:

Bell’s dad and mom are talking out, asking authorities to step up enforcement and training close to the river. 

“They spend more time patrolling the water trying to find somebody than patrolling the water to keep people out of it,” Jamaal Smith stated. “You’re spending a lot more resources and time and energy looking for people.”

Potomac River rules

The different facet:

Authorities say they’re working to warn the general public concerning the risks of the river, however enforcement throughout such a big space is a problem.

The National Park Service has elevated the density of warning indicators alongside trails operating adjoining to the river.

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue deploys boats for a number of hours on Saturdays through the summer season, in addition to throughout coaching classes, to strategy folks close to the shoreline and educate them on river hazards.