Authorities Searching for Critically Missing Boater in Worcester Co.

Image Courtesy of Worcester County Sheriff’s Office

WORCESTER COUNTY, Md. – The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) is actively investigating the disappearance of of a boater last seen on Wednesday.

Authorities are searching for 49-year-old Daniel Potter and his 25 foot boat, last seen docked at Sunset Marina in West Ocean City on Jun. 10. The boat, described as a dark blue 2005 Hydra-Sport, bears a hull identification number of MD13DE. It is unknown whether Potter departed into the bay or the ocean.

Potter’s boat; Image Courtesy of Worcester County Sheriff’s Office

Police say Potter is not in possession of his cellular phone and is considered critically missing due to concerning statements he made to family members. He has residences in Ocean Pines and Gaithersburg, Maryland.

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Police and the United States Coast Guard have been notified and are actively searching for the vessel.

Anyone with information regarding Mr. Potter’s whereabouts is asked to contact the WCSO at 410-632-1111 or your local law enforcement agency immediately.