MAYO, Md. (WJZ) — Crews are searching for a person who is unaccounted for following a boat crash on the South River in Anne Arundel County Tuesday.
The collision happened just after 12:20 p.m. near Turkey Point. Two boats were involved, the Anne Arundel County Fire Department said.
LATEST: Search Continues Wednesday For Body Of Missing Boater In South River
The fire department said the missing man is in his 60s but did not give his exact age.
Update #SouthRiver #TurkeyPoint | call received 12:23 p.m. | confirmed 2 boats involved each with 2 occupants | no injuries on the first boat, one minor injury and one unaccounted for on the 2nd boat. Dive Operations underway in conjunction with surface search by @MDSP aviation.
— Anne Arundel County Fire Department (@AACoFD) August 25, 2020
One person suffered minor injuries on one boat; the occupants of the other boat weren’t hurt.
The fire department said the search is being switched from a rescue to a recovery effort.
Update #SouthRiver #TurkeyPoint | Operations on the scene are transitioning from rescue to recovery with marine units and divers continuing the search for the missing occupant @annapolisfire @MDNRPolice @MDSP
— Anne Arundel County Fire Department (@AACoFD) August 25, 2020
Multiple agencies responded to the scene.
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As my dad (retired Navy officer) used to say ALWAYS wear a life jacket, You cannot control what the weather or others boaters do. Sad
What ever happened to both captains having look outs at all times and traveling at a safe speed for the conditions prevailing. Any captain worth a damn does not endanger others no matter how good he thinks his- because he’s not.
90% of time both boats are at fault.