At around 7:20 p.m. on July 8, 2024, authorities from the police, fire, and rescue departments were dispatched to investigate a report of a person potentially in the Patuxent River near the Benedict Bridge in Benedict, Md.
The search for a 19-year-old Hispanic male, who was last seen an hour before the dispatch call, continues. The individual was last spotted wearing black shorts and was not wearing a shirt. The crew is still on the lookout for any information that can help locate the missing person.
The Maryland DNR and the U.S. Coast Guard have been summoned to the location for assistance. Moreover, boats, dive teams, and air support have also been deployed to aid in the search operations.
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If you come across an individual who fits this description, kindly get in touch with the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office at 410-535-2800.
