Newburyport officers and the Coast Guard searched the Merrimack River after an individual was seen clinging to the facet of a small boat early Wednesday morning.
At about 8 a.m., native police and fireplace departments obtained experiences of an individual lacking within the Merrimack River, Newburyport Metropolis Marshal Matthew Simons and Fireplace Chief Stephen Bradbury reported.
Witnesses on the scene instructed the authorities an individual was seen clinging to the facet of a small skiff boat within the river.
First responders situated the boat drifting within the Merrimack however didn’t discover the occupant, police and fireplace officers stated.
Authorities launches a seek for the lacking individual, with Newburyport Police and Fireplace, State Police, the U.S. Coast Guard and different space mutual assist companions aiding.
The Coast Guard reported Wednesday they’d belongings from the Air Station Cape Cod and Station Merrimack River concerned.
Search and rescue operations will resume on Wednesday at 9 a.m.
Anybody with data was inspired to contact officers at 857-416-3015.
