Search operations continue on the Susquehanna River

PERRYVILLE — Search operations resumed Friday morning at 7 for a missing boater on the Susquehanna River, according to Maryland Natural Resources Police.

Boaters reported a capsized boat Wednesday, said NRP spokesman Hunter Dortenzo. The operator of that boat, Mark Everett Coates III, 18, from Havre de Grace, Md. was missing.

"Officers were dispatched Thursday morning for a report of a 10-foot aluminum jon boat found capsized near Garrett Island. Coates was last known to be operating the jon boat near the Hatem Memorial Bridge (US 40) yesterday, November 4, at approximately 5 p.m. after launching his vessel from the Water Street Boat Ramp in Havre de Grace," Dortenzo said.

Multiple agencies are taking part in the search including dive and aviation services from Harford, Baltimore and New Castle counties.

"Coates was last seen wearing a chartreuse long-sleeved t-shirt and blue jeans. Anyone who may have seen related boating activity or has information regarding known locations of the missing boater since his departure from Havre de Grace should contact the Maryland Natural Resources Police at 410-260-8888," Dortenzo said. "Boaters should avoid transiting the Susquehanna River between the US 40 and I-95 bridges while search operations are ongoing."