Search Ongoing for Missing Man in Bush River
Emergency crews responded to the Aberdeen area on Sunday night and resumed searching Monday.
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UPDATE (Monday, 9:05 a.m.)—Harford County emergency crews resumed their search for a missing boater in the Bush River Monday morning.
Crews responded at about 8:25 p.m. Sunday after two boaters were reported in distress in the water near Park Beach Drive. One person was rescued, while another was reported missing as of late Sunday, according to Harford County Volunteer Fire & EMS spokesman Dave Williams.
The search was suspended late Sunday, and resumed Monday.
According to the U.S. Coast Guard, the missing boater is Khaam Xairabong, 35, who was last seen wearing white cargo shorts and no shirt.
The rescued boater was pulled from the water by a passerby in a canoe.
Sunday’s search included crews from Aberdeen Volunteer Fire Company, Aberdeen Proving Ground Fire Company, Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company, Susquehanna Hose Company, the Harford County Technical Rescue Team, U.S Coast Guard, Maryland State police and Maryland Department of Natural Resources police.
Stay with Patch for updates.
MsMojo
10:05 pm on Sunday, July 15, 2012
They are still out there searching. I hope they find the person okay.
Mary Beth Nocket
11:18 pm on Sunday, July 15, 2012
Raising prayers.
Toyojoe
11:08 am on Monday, July 16, 2012
He was know by his friends as Sam, he was a good man and father. We are all praying for Sam and his family.
David Matthews
12:22 pm on Monday, July 16, 2012
Our hearts and prayers go out to Sam and his family. We are deeply saddened by the news of this traggic loss.
MsMojo
11:06 pm on Monday, July 16, 2012
Is there an update?
Nancy Jacobs
11:58 pm on Monday, July 16, 2012
We live across the river from where the men were lost. Tonight around 8:15 pm this evening a helicopter came back and started searching the shore line. They were flying around the railroad bridge as well. My husband said they were here searching off and on today. The evening news says his body hasn't been recovered.