Lake James Rescue: Person Vanishes After Entering Water

Emergency crews are currently engaged in a significant water rescue operation on Lake James. The response was initiated after several individuals reported seeing a person enter the water near a rock face west of the Duke Energy water intake at Linville Dam. The individual has not been sighted since entering the lake, prompting an urgent and extensive search by multiple agencies.

Rescue teams are diligently combing the area for any sign of the missing person. In a measure to aid the rescue efforts and due to the close proximity of the dam, Duke Energy has taken the step of shutting down its water intake. Authorities have issued a request for boaters and drivers to steer clear of the immediate area, emphasizing the need for caution to allow emergency personnel to conduct their work without interference.