On April 11, 2023, at around 2:00 P.M., I, Officer First Class of The Maryland Natural Resources Police, responded to Atlantic Marina for a rescued kayaker. The call was received via the United States Coast Guard communicating with a Good Samaritan on VHF Channel 16. When I arrived at Atlantic Marina (2010 Knollview Avenue, Pasadena, MD 21122), I met with a Good Samaritan that recovered an individual out of the water. The individual was later identified by a passport, who was actively fishing from a kayak when he fell overboard and was unable to climb back aboard. Operator was wearing a PFD when he fell overboard, which kept him afloat and kept him from drowning. The Good Samaritan vessel recovered Operator and his gear at the coordinates: 39.150196N, -76.450184W. When making contact with Operator, he appeared to be lethargic and shivering. He was unable to speak English, and we had another Good Samaritan who was able to translate for us.
        Conditions at the time of accident: Air Temp: 72 degrees
Winds: Southwest 10-15mph.
Sea conditions: Waves 1 foot.
Water Temp: 56.8 degrees
Small craft advisory in effect until 8pm

        Operator was transported by Anne Arundel County Emergency Medical Services (Run # 2023-24871) to Anne Arundel Medical Center with symptoms of hypothermia. While at the hospital, Operator gave a written statement that he was trying to pull a fish into his kayak when he fell overboard. Operator's wife was given information and address for both the kayak location and vehicle location. The kayak was left at Atlantic Marina and the vehicle that Operator drove is at Fort Smallwood Park. They would be able to recover both the vehicle and the kayak as soon as possible. 

        Due to Operator being transported for medical treatment, a Boat Accident Report is being completed.

        All events occurred within Anne Arundel County, Maryland.

2010 Knollview Ave
Pasadena                      