Emergency workers were searching the Delaware River in Bristol Borough Sunday for a man presumed dead after he disappeared under the water.
The man, said by officials to be 22-years-old and from out of state, went missing around 10 a.m. Minutes later, police, fire crews and medics rushed to the scene and began searching the river near the Bristol Wharf.
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A witness who was fishing at the time told LevittownNow.com that the man was last seen swimming near a buoy when he went under. Jerry Shumsomk said he saw the man go under, resurface and scream several times.
Boats from several Bucks County rescue crews were launched to search for the man, along with a larger boat from the New Jersey State Police. As of 2:30 p.m., an official said it was unlikely the man would be recovered alive.
Witness Michael Rayack, who called 9-1-1 to report the incident, said the man was hanging around the river all morning before entering the water.
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Police Sgt. Pete Faight said crews would continue searching the river until all resources are exhausted.
A distraught woman, who knew the man, said he was in shape and didn’t know not to swim in the river because there were no warning signs.
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More information will be posted when it is available.
