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First Fatal Bar Island Stranding in Acadia's History
The 25-year-old, believed to be from Maryland, was found dead near the island on Jan. 29 after apparently being stranded there by the rising tide.
Maine Business Wire reported on Maine Marine Patrol on October 4, 2026.
October 4, 2026
Acadia National Park rangers and the Maine Marine Patrol searched the night of Jan. 28 as temperatures hovered near 10 degrees.

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The 25-year-old, believed to be from Maryland, was found dead near the island on Jan. 29 after apparently being stranded there by the rising tide.