SMITHFIELD, Va. — A search is underway for a 68-year-old man who fell off a pontoon in waters near the North Church Street Bridge on Friday, a Virginia Marine Resources Commission official told News 3.
This incident was reported to have taken place around 2 p.m., according to the Virginia Marine Resources Commission official. Dive teams will be responding to the scene.
In photos sent to News 3, a boat is seen patrolling waters near Clontz Park.
"There is a large police and fire presence so please stay clear of the area. There is no threat to the public at this time," Smithfield police said in a social media post.
The Suffolk Police Department, U.S. Coast Guard and Smithfield Police Department are assisting with the response to this incident.
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