The search for a man missing in the Potomac River resumed Tuesday morning after it was suspended Monday night following a two-hour period. Officials say they will continue the search throughout the day.
Fairfax and Montgomery county rescue crews began searching the waters around 8:30 p.m. Monday.
For nearly 2 hours, rescue boats scoured the Potomac River between Carderock and the American Legion Bridge. Montgomery County Fire spokesperson Pete Piringer confirmed on Twitter that a U.S. Park Police helicopter also assisted with the search.
Emergency crews did find the man’s “personal items” south of the bridge, but not the missing swimmer.
Rescue officials said Montgomery County police are taking over the investigation.
Below is a map of the area where the search occurred.
