Maryland Natural Resources Police continue to investigate the drowning of a Pasadena man near Downs Park on the Chesapeake Bay.

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The body of William Peter Palo Jr., 49, of Pasadena, was discovered along the shoreline of Downs Park Sunday morning, Nov. 27 at 7:30 a.m.

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Paloโ€™s vessel, a 20-foot open boat, had been found about a mile north of the park, with the motor still running, at 7:00 a.m. Palo was last seen alive at 7:30 p.m. Saturday night.

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The State Medical Examinerโ€™s Office in Baltimore classified the cause of death as drowning.