ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Search divers with Orange County Fire Rescue did not find anyone Tuesday afternoon after reports of a missing diver at Wekiwa Springs State Park.
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Law enforcement officials were called to Wekiwa Springs at about 11 a.m. after several people at the springs believed they witnessed a free diver in the water who did not surface.
Update Water Rescue Call : OCFRD divers clearing the water at Weikiva Springs State Park, scene turning over to @OrangeCoSheriff. OCFRD called to park approx 11am, three separate reports of free diver in water, not surfaced. OCFRD rescue divers 45 min in water, searched 3 caves.. pic.twitter.com/HY4yebQxuS
— OCFire Rescue (@OCFireRescue) June 30, 2020
Park visitors were told to leave the swimming area as dive crews began their search. After searching for 45 minutes and three caves, divers were unable to locate anyone inside, firefighters said.
The scene was turned over to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, which is continuing the search.
Stay tuned to Channel 9 Eyewitness News for updates.
Divers in water | OCFRD divers are currently in the water searching for a possible missing diver. Initial reports indicate that a diver was seen in water but not surfaced. Crews searching water/grounds near 1800 Weikiva Circle.
— OCFire Rescue (@OCFireRescue) June 30, 2020
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