Date and Time: Friday, March 2, 2012 at 11:06 a.m.
Location: Assawoman Bay, Fenwick Island, DE
Victim:
Nicholas R. Townsend, 23, Ocean City, MD (pictured below)
Resume:
Fenwick Island, DE – The search for a Maryland man missing since this morning after falling out of a canoe in the Assawoman Bay has been called off at this time.
Nicholas R. Townsend, 23, of Ocean City, MD was last seen at approximately 4:00 a.m. this morning as he and a second male subject were canoeing in the Assawoman Bay off of Fenwick Island, DE. The canoe tipped over, throwing Townsend and the second subject into the water. The second subject, whose name is being withheld at this time, was able to swim to the shore. However, Townsend was not.
The United States Coast Guard, with the assistance of the Millsboro Fire Department began a search of the bay at approximately 11:06 a.m. this morning; however, Townsend has not been located. The search was then called off at approximately 5:30 p.m.
The investigation into this incident is continuing. More detailed information will be released at the conclusion of the investigation.
The Delaware State Police are asking anyone who may have any information in reference to this incident to contact Troop 4 at 302-856-5850. Citizens may also provide a tip by texting keyword “DSP” plus your message to 274637 (CRIMES). Tipsters may also provide information through lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333. Callers can also submit information via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com.
DelMarVa's Premier Source for News, Opinion, Analysis, and Human Interest Contact Publisher Joe Albero at alberobutzo@wmconnect.com or 410-430-5349
6 comments:
very sad
I'll ask what were two guys doing canoeing at 4:00 AM? I mean that seems a bit unusual.
Sounds odd. Do they think a crime was involved?
Word has it thats it may be a hoax
Word has it that you shouldn't relay baseless stupid rumors.
Him and his friends would go out late at night on occasion.
Only someone who knows nothing of value on the situation would think it is a hoax.
There's nothing fishy about canoing at 4am. Have you ever lived in a town as boring as this one? For an insomniac, with a thrill for adventure, its not fishy or even weird. Either you find your own adventures, or you end up like 'normal' people. Sitting on your ass watching TV and popping pills for fun.
Go read some Mark Twain if you want to understand, not everyone leads a life as mundane as yours.
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