Man dies trying to retrieve remote-control boat from the river, coroner confirms

NORTH BEND, Ohio (WXIX/Gray News) - A man drowned in the Ohio River while trying to retrieve a remote-controlled boat, authorities said.

According to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, the Miami Township Fire Department responded about 9:30 p.m. Friday to Harbor Drive in North Bend for a water rescue.

Officials said the man went underwater while trying to get the remote-controlled boat out of the river.

Following a search, dive teams recovered the man’s body from the river about 1:30 a.m. Saturday.

The Hamilton County Coroner’s Office identified the man as Matthew McBride, 35.

Officials said no foul play is suspected.