MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. — Montgomery County Fire and Rescue officials announced they found the body of a missing swimmer at Great Falls Park/Potomac River.
The swimmer, a 16-year-old boy, was recovered on Friday, July 3 around 9:30 a.m.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
He was initially reported missing on July 2.
In a post on X, officials say the teen was with a group and entered the water and did not resurface.
Today @615am @mcfrs Swift Water Team units were dispatched to Great Falls Park/Potomac River for a person missing in the water. Initial reports were the male was with a group, this male entered the water and did not resurface. SWater Teams are actively searching. @mcfrsPIO pic.twitter.com/Axc8tLxMhP
— Pazos@mcfrsPIO (@DavidPazos15) July 2, 2026
Swift Water Team units are actively searching.
Just three weeks ago, the body of missing Towson University student Nazir Bell was recovered from the Potomac River.
