Teen Recovered from Potomac River | Washington DC News

Washington DC News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 4, 2026 · 1m

A sixteen-year-old boy’s body was recovered from the Potomac River Friday after he went missing Thursday while swimming with friends near Great Falls Park. Search efforts, initially paused Thursday, resumed Friday morning and ended with his discovery around 9 AM. His identity remains undisclosed pending final medical examiner reports. This tragic event echoes last month’s fatal drowning of a Towson University student in the same area, reinforcing warnings about the river’s deadly currents. Authorities now focus on identifying the teen and determining the cause of death. Thank you to our…