Crime & Safety

Yacht Overturns On Rhode River Near Edgewater: Report

Authorities said the vessel overturned shortly after 12:30 p.m. Saturday near the mouth of the river, according to a report.

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A 104-foot yacht overturned Saturday near the mouth of the Rhode River near Edgewater, according to a Capital Gazette report​ citing U.S. Coast Guard and Anne Arundel Fire Department officials.
A 104-foot yacht overturned Saturday near the mouth of the Rhode River near Edgewater, according to a Capital Gazette report​ citing U.S. Coast Guard and Anne Arundel Fire Department officials. (Patch Graphics)

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD — A 104-foot yacht overturned Saturday near the mouth of the Rhode River near Edgewater, according to a Capital Gazette report citing U.S. Coast Guard and Anne Arundel Fire Department officials.

Authorities responded to the location shortly after 12:30 p.m. and found the boat tipped over in the water. It's unclear what caused the vessel to capsize.

No injuries were reported, according to the Capital Gazette.

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