WASHINGTON — The Frederick County Fire Department says a search for a swimmer at Lake Linganore has turned into a recovery operation.
Battalion Chief Kevin Fox says an 18-year-old man was swimming near Nightingale Beach at about 4 p.m. Friday when he appeared to struggle, and then slipped underwater.
Five boats were involved in the search and rescue operation at the lake, just outside of New Market, Maryland.
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