A 31-year-old swimmer from Savage, Maryland, was found dead at North Shores Beach, north of Rehoboth Beach, on Monday morning, September 4.
Richard Boateng had been reported missing the previous day after he was last seen in the surf near Rehoboth Avenue around 5:45 pm.
Following his disappearance, lifeguards who had just completed their shifts began a search in the water. Their search was joined by various agencies, and it went on late into the evening of Sunday, September 3.
By Monday morning, paramedics located and identified a body, confirming it as Boateng’s. No foul play is currently suspected in his death.
During the Labor Day weekend, rip-current warnings were given throughout the mid-Atlantic region. These warnings were a result of the influences of Tropical Storm Idalia, causing high surf conditions.
Captain Jennifer Stockwell of Coast Guard Sector Virginia advised the general public to be cautious. She highlighted the need to pay attention to weather alerts, know one’s own limitations, and be prepared for unforeseen situations when deciding to go into the water.