Virginia Man's Body Found in Ocean City

BERLIN, Md. - The Worcester County Bureau of Investigation has released details on a reported drowning yesterday near the Castaways Campground in Berlin.

According to the Bureau, Worcester County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrived at the tiki bar beach area of the Campgrounds on reports of a drowning.

Police say Ronald Lingenfelder, 65, of Owings Mill, Md., was found floating face down in the Sinepuxent Bay. Several people brought Lingenfelder ashore and lifesaving measures were conducted until EMS arrived, according to police. Lingenfelder was then taken to Atlantic General Hospital and pronounced dead.

The Worcester County Bureau of Investigation and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner are investigating this death.

 

Digital Content Producer

Sean joined WBOC as Digital Content Producer in February 2023. Originally from New Jersey, Sean graduated from Rutgers University with bachelor’s degrees in East Asian Studies and Religion. He has lived in New York, California, and Virginia before he and his wife finally found a place to permanently call home in Maryland. With family in Laurel, Ocean Pines, Berlin, and Captain’s Cove, Sean has deep ties to the Eastern Shore and is thrilled to be working at WBOC serving the community.

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