Missing Boater Found Dead in Rock Creek | Baltimore News

A 52-year-old boater from Silver Spring, David Lawrence Jones, was found dead in Rock Creek after diving in to retrieve a hat — and never resurfacing. His companions reported him missing Sunday evening, sparking a five-hour search that ended in darkness. Divers from Maryland Natural Resources Police and Anne Arundel County Fire Department recovered his body Monday night. Tragically, he was not wearing a life preserver. Authorities are now investigating the full circumstances of the incident as a sobering reminder of the hidden dangers of even casual water activities. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7d97d01806b980da