News

Coast Guard, Marine Patrol Suspend Search for Man Who Fell in the Kennebec River

Coast Guard, Marine Patrol Suspend Search for Man Who Fell in the Kennebec River

Photo: 560 WGAN Newsradio


BATH, Maine (WGAN) The Coast Guard has suspended the search for a Wisconsin man who fell into the Kennebec River.

Officials say two witnesses saw the man fall off an unstable dock in Bath late Thursday near a parking lot of the Kennebec Tavern.

Bath police identified the man as 35-year-old David Henry Dieterich of Racine, Wisconsin.

The witnesses believe he fell into the river accidentally.

The Coast Guard joined the Maine Maritime Patrol, Bath Iron Works security and the state police dive team in looking for the man.

The river is extremely cold and currents are fast moving.

Officials say Dieterich was a Bath Iron Works subcontractor.

Latest Headlines

1 day ago in Trending, World

King Charles III strips Prince Andrew of titles and evicts him from royal residence

King Charles III on Thursday stripped his disgraced brother Prince Andrew of his remaining titles and evicted him from his royal residence after weeks of pressure to act over his relationship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Buckingham Palace said.

1 day ago in Local

Lobster Population Drops in New England, Overfishing Declared

A regulatory agency says lobster stock has declined by 34% since 2018

1 day ago in Local

Maine Network Ends Primary Care After Medicaid Cut from Trump Admin.

Maine Family Planning operates 18 clinics in the state

2 days ago in Local

Brunswick Police: Woman Rammed Cruiser, Led High Speed Chases Before Arrest

The suspect was denied bail because of underlying bail conditions.

2 days ago in Local

York Hospital Seeks Merger With MaineHealth

The hospital says the merger process could take more than a year and will involve multiple steps.