Maryland

2-Year-Old Boy Dies After Being Found in Montgomery County Lake

A 2-year-old boy has died after he was found in a lake in Montgomery County, Maryland, Friday night, police said.

Police received a call about a missing child about 7:30 p.m. Friday in the area of Lake Shore Drive in Montgomery Village. A few minutes later, officers got a call about a child found in Lake Whetstone near Dockside Terrace.

The boy was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he later died.

On Saturday, police identified the boy as Malik Bojang

Montgomery County police spokesman Paul Starks said the boy was being watched by a relative but managed to wander off and go into the lake.

Police are investigating and said the drowning does not appear to be suspicious.

Contact Us