Body of missing boater recovered off Taylors Island, Md., Dec. 4

Summary

Lonnie James Johnson, 65, was recovered from the waters just south of the mouth of the Little Choptank River near Taylors Island, Maryland, on Dec. 4 around 12:30 p.m.

Details

Johnson was reported missing in November after he was reported overdue to return. Johnson's boat, a 23-foot center-console vessel, was discovered near Taylors Island after authorities tracked his cell phone location.

Search effort

Multiple agencies, including the Maryland State Police, US Coast Guard, Civil Air Patrol, and numerous fire companies, assisted in the 21-day search for Johnson.

Discovery specifics

National Resource Police aviators spotted a body while conducting searches in the area around 12:30 p.m. on Dec. 4. Johnson's body was recovered from the waters just south of the mouth of the Little Choptank River shortly after.