Six people were pulled from the water late Sunday night after their boat capsized near Hart-Miller Island, according to Baltimore County rescue crews. Rescuers reached the group roughly two hours after the vessel flipped, with four people airlifted to area hospitals and the remaining two taken to shore by ambulance. County officials said the response came during an already hectic night on the bay for marine units handling storm-related calls.
How the Rescue Unfolded
Baltimore County marine units located the six people at about 11:56 p.m., according to NottinghamMD. The outlet reports the boat had been capsized for more than two hours before crews reached the scene, and that teams from county fire and volunteer marine units searched a stretch of the bay near Hart-Miller Island to bring survivors aboard.
Injuries and Hospital Transports
Officials told WBAL-TV that four people were flown to hospitals by air medical units and the remaining victims were transported by ambulance for evaluation. At the time of the report, authorities had not released identities or detailed conditions for those taken to hospital.
Storms, Multiple Calls and Safety Reminders
Sunday's line of severe thunderstorms and high winds created hazardous conditions across central Maryland, and crews were already responding to multiple storm- and marine-related calls, according to The Banner. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources urges boaters to wear life jackets, file a float plan and check weather forecasts before launching, steps experts say greatly improve survival odds in a capsize.
County officials have not released the boat's type or the circumstances that led to the capsize. Investigations into boating incidents on busy holiday weekends are often handled by multiple agencies. Boaters are encouraged to monitor official updates from Baltimore County and the Maryland Natural Resources Police and to follow state safety guidance when heading onto the water.
