Coast Guard, first responders search for missing child near Annapolis, MD

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News Release  


Aug. 28 , 2018
U.S. Coast Guard 5th District PA Detachment Baltimore
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Coast Guard, first responders search for missing child near Annapolis, MD


ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Coast Guard and partner agencies are searching for a 12-year old girl who was reported missing while swimming at Sandy Point State Park, Maryland, Tuesday.


Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region received a notification at approximately 6:40 p.m. from Anne Arundel County 911 that the child, who was last seen wearing a black and pink bathing suit, had reportedly gone under the water and did not resurface.


Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region command center launched a 29-foot Response Boat-Small crew from Station Annapolis.


Also searching is Maryland State Police, Maryland Natural Resource Police Marine Unit, Annapolis Fire Department, Anne Arundel County Fire Department.


Anyone with additional information regarding this case may contact Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region command center on VHF-FM channel 16, or at 410-576-2693.


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