MACON -- Search efforts resumed Saturday morning for a missing swimmer at Amerson River Park on the Ocmulgee River in Macon, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

Photos: Search continues for 22-year-old swimmer who went missing on the Ocmulgee River

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MACON — Search efforts resumed Saturday morning for a missing swimmer at Amerson River Park on the Ocmulgee River in Macon, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

DNR Game Wardens and the Aviation Unit, along with Macon/Bibb Fire Divers and other assisting agencies, are working to identify and clear areas of interest in the river in an attempt to bring the search to a conclusion.

The swimmer, a 22-year-old man, went missing on Wednesday afternoon, prompting an immediate search effort.

Amerson River Park, located in Macon, is a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts and offers a variety of recreational activities, including fishing, kayaking, and hiking.

This is a developing story and we will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.


MACON -- Search efforts resumed Saturday morning for a missing swimmer at Amerson River Park on the Ocmulgee River in Macon, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
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