Marcel Traore Obituary, non-verbal 6-year-old boy found dead in the waters of a cove in Maryland; Marcel Traore, a non-verbal 6-year-old boy, tragically died after being found in the waters of a cove in Maryland.
Officials reported that around 7 a.m. on Friday, officers responded to a call regarding a missing child near a boat ramp. Once they had a description of the child, they began canvassing the area. The search soon expanded, deploying additional resources to aid in the effort.
At approximately 11:30 a.m., crews from the Baltimore County Fire Department located Marcel Traore in the waters of Lynch Cove in Dundalk. He was immediately transported by EMS to Bayview Hospital with life-threatening injuries and was in critical condition, according to officials. Despite the rescuers’ swift and dedicated efforts, it took until 11:29 a.m. to locate the child.
Marcel was pronounced dead at the hospital. This heartbreaking event has deeply shaken the Dundalk community.
County police stated, “The loss of a young life is always deeply felt, and our thoughts and prayers go out to Marcel’s family and friends during this difficult time. This incident serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of water safety. We urge residents to exercise caution around water, especially with children.”
The community is mourning the loss of young Marcel, and his family is in the thoughts and prayers of many. This tragic event underscores the critical need for vigilance and safety measures around water, particularly where children are concerned.
