MARBURY, Md. – Rescue teams located and recovered Marvin Harris, a father who went missing after a boating incident yesterday in the Mattawoman Creek. The body was recovered early this morning at approximately 11:15 a.m.
According to reports, Harris and his 8-year-old son were on an inflatable boat when his son went overboard. Harris quickly jumped in to rescue his son but did not return. The 8-year-old made it to shore.
The Charles County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland Natural Resources Police are investigating the incident.
This is a developing story and more information will be provided as it becomes available.
All photos courtesy of the Charles County Volunteer Fire and Emergency Medical Services.
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So sad ! Why didn’t they both have life vest on ?Especially the 8 year old !