(June 29, 2017) A kayaker discovered a body in the Pocomoke River at 10:30 a.m. Monday in the waters between Byrd Park in Snow Hill and Shad Landing in the Pocomoke State Park, according to Lt. Ed Schreier of the Worcester County Sheriff’s office.
Schreier said the body belonged to James Showell, 64, of Snow Hill, who was identified by fingerprint information. The body had been transferred to the medical examiner’s office in Baltimore for identification Tuesday, and to determine his cause of death, which has not yet been determined.
Schreier said the remains had been in the water for a few days.
The sheriff’s office, assisted by the Snow Hill Volunteer Fire Company, removed the man from the river.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sheriff’s office at 410-632-1112.
Schreier said the body belonged to James Showell, 64, of Snow Hill, who was identified by fingerprint information. The body had been transferred to the medical examiner’s office in Baltimore for identification Tuesday, and to determine his cause of death, which has not yet been determined.
Schreier said the remains had been in the water for a few days.
The sheriff’s office, assisted by the Snow Hill Volunteer Fire Company, removed the man from the river.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sheriff’s office at 410-632-1112.