An 18-year-old man is missing after his boat was found capsized in the Susquehanna River, Maryland. Authorities discovered the vessel on the morning of November 5, initiating a search for Mark Everett Coates III.
The young boater launched his 10-foot aluminum jon boat from the Water Street Boat Ramp in Havre de Grace. He was last seen near the Thomas J. Hatem Memorial Bridge on November 4, around 5 p.m.
Coates wore a chartreuse long-sleeved T-shirt and blue jeans when last observed. His disappearance has prompted a multi-agency search effort.
“The United States Coast Guard and Chesapeake Search Dogs are aiding in the search, alongside the Maryland Natural Resources Police,” officials reported.
Rescue teams are utilizing both dive and aviation resources. However, weather conditions have hampered aerial searches.
The Susquehanna Hose Company stated, “Challenges from the weather are delaying securing aviation support.”
They assured that the United States Coast Guard is planning additional assistance.
Authorities requested civilians and boaters to avoid the area around Garrett Island and the Water Street Boat Ramp. This request aims to ensure the safety of emergency personnel involved in the search.
Better weather on November 6 allowed the continuation of search operations, beginning at 7 a.m. Local officials indicated aerial searches were possible during brief periods of improved weather the previous day.
Authorities are seeking information from anyone who noticed unusual boating activity or knows of the missing teen’s whereabouts since his departure. Information can be reported to the Maryland Natural Resources Police at 410-260-8888.
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