No life jackets on for 2 brothers killed after their boat overturned while fishing

[WB Staff]

Two brothers were killed after their boat overturned on the Potomac River Sunday, police say.

Maryland Natural Resources Police said the small boat overturned near the mouth of Mattawoman Creek in Charles County, Maryland. They received a call about 12:12 p.m.

Authorities found the bodies of Fermin Alvarado, 45, and Matias Alvarado-Arrue, 31, a few hours later. They were not wearing life jackets.

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[Mitch]

More sad news this year. It seems like there have been more deadly boating accidents this year than in the past. Please, please be safe and careful out there and always wear a PDF !! Find one you like and are comfortable with wearing, and WEAR IT !!