Community searches for missing 18-year-old fisherman in Susquehanna River

The Havre de Grace community has been actively searching for an 18-year-old fisherman whose johnboat was discovered capsized in the Susquehanna River early Thursday morning, The Baltimore Banner reported. The teenager had gone fishing the previous evening after work but did not return.

According to Joshua Argentino, co-owner of Havre De Grace Marine Center, the boat was found near the Hatem Memorial Bridge by a friend of the missing fisherman. Argentino and others immediately joined the search alongside law enforcement, including the Harford County Sheriff’s Office and the Coast Guard.

The missing young man was last seen wearing a chartreuse long-sleeved T-shirt and blue jeans, according to Maryland Natural Resources Police. Argentino noted that large logs and debris released by the Conowingo Dam may have contributed to the accident, especially since visibility at night is limited.

Search efforts have continued through the weekend despite warnings from Maryland Natural Resources Police about unsafe conditions due to high winds. Authorities have asked boaters to avoid the area between the Tydings Memorial Bridge and the Amtrak line to ensure safety and facilitate the search.

The community's involvement remains strong, with the missing fisherman's parents actively participating in the search along the river and shoreline, underscoring local concern and support during this ongoing effort.