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Search Continues for Missing Chesapeake Bay Boater After Empty Vessel Found Near Taylor’s Island

Maryland Natural Resources Police lead a multi-agency effort using air support with divers.

Overview

  • Authorities identified the missing boater as Lonnie James Johnson, 65, of Chesapeake Beach.
  • Johnson was last seen operating a white 23-foot center-console boat that left Chesapeake Beach on Nov. 13.
  • The reporting party used Johnson’s cell phone location to find his boat unoccupied near Taylor’s Island on Friday morning.
  • The search includes the U.S. Coast Guard, Maryland State Police Aviation, and several local fire departments.
  • Officials ask anyone with relevant sightings or information to contact Maryland Natural Resources Police at 410-260-8888.