Crime & Safety
Body Recovered After Search of Waters Near Middle River: Police
The boater has been found deceased following disappearance Wednesday in Dark Head Creek, Maryland Natural Resources Police said.
MIDDLE RIVER, MD — The man who disappeared into the water of Dark Head Creek Wednesday has been found, according to Maryland Natural Resources Police.
Crews recovered the body of Richard A. Miller, 71, of Joppa, at 8:15 a.m. on Thursday, police reported.
Authorities said he disappeared Wednesday after a boating accident.
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Related: Water Rescue Teams Search for Man in Middle River
A witness reportedly saw Miller jump from a small vessel as it was sinking, then watched as a good Samaritan threw him a life jacket, but he could not reach it, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
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He went underwater and did not resurface.
First responders were dispatched to the 100 block of Kingston Park Lane East before 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday after Miller disappeared in the water.
The U.S. Coast Guard, Maryland Natural Resources Police, Baltimore County marine team and Harford County dive team assisted in the search.
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