'Stay Off The Gunpowder River': Natural Resources Police

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — Authorities have asked people to stay off the Gunpowder River. Citing unsafe conditions and multiple rescues, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Police issued a statement on Sunday afternoon advising those looking for recreation outdoors to do it elsewhere.

"Please stay off the Gunpowder River," Natural Resources Police said in a statement at 4:13 p.m.

"It remains treacherous, with fast-moving water and downed trees," police said. "Two swift-water rescues going on: at Belair Road and in the Monkton area. Conditions are difficult even for experts."

In one case, swift water teams rescued a 14-year-old girl from a rock on the Big Gunpowder River 30 feet away from shore near the 11200 block of Belair Road, officials reported after 4:15 p.m.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

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