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Body of Missing Queens Man Found at Maryland’s Liberty Reservoir

Authorities concluded the multiagency mission by recovering the body of 20-year-old Smith Veras with no evidence of foul play.

Liberty Reservoir in Maryland. (Shutterstock)
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Overview

  • Search teams from multiple agencies recovered Smith Veras’s body on Saturday after two days of efforts at Liberty Reservoir.
  • Authorities said the 20-year-old from Queens, New York, had no signs of foul play.
  • Veras was swimming illegally with three friends who have cooperated fully and face no charges.
  • Liberty Reservoir remains closed to swimmers because its depths range from three to about 70 feet and its cold waters pose hidden hazards.
  • Officials urged visitors to respect posted bans, wear life vests, and remain sober to avoid similar incidents.