Officials: Man Dove In Water To Free Boat Anchor; Didn't Resurface
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BALTIMORE (WJZ)-- Baltimore County officials say a man dove off a boat and didn't resurface off of Hart-Miller Island Wednesday afternoon.
#BCoFD, #BCoPD, @uscoastguard o/s, waters off #HartMillerIsland, for water rescue. Man dove off boat and did not resurface. DT 608 pm EA
— Baltimore County Police Department (@BaltCoPolice) August 16, 2017
Officials say the man anchored his boat at Hart-Miller Island and the anchor got stuck so he jumped into the water to free it and never resurfaced.
The Coast Guard and County officials conducted a water rescue shortly after 6 p.m. but have suspended the search and will resume Thursday.
This story will be updated when more information is available.
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