Body of Teen Recovered From Scott's Cove in North Laurel

Officials say the body of a 15-year-old boy was recovered from the water at Scott's Cove Monday evening hours after bystanders heard him cry for help.

Emergency personnel were called to the 11000 block of Henderson Road in North Laurel around 4 p.m. to perform a water rescue, according to the Howard County Department of Fire & Rescue Services.

Authorities said that witnesses had called 911 after hearing the boy in distress.

Swimmers from the HCDFRS conducted a "hasty search" of the area when they first arrived at the scene but were unable to locate the boy.

Boats, dogs, and air support were quickly called in to lead a more extensive search, fire officials said. About 40 people assisted in the effort.

The boy's body was eventually located and pulled from the water around 7 p.m. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

There are no lifeguards on duty at Scott's Cove—part of the Rocky Gorge Reservoir—where swimming is prohibited.

Officials said that the water temperature late Monday afternoon was about 50°.

Montgomery County police are leading the investigation into the boy's death, as the reservoir runs between Howard and Montgomery counties.