ROMNEY, W.Va. — Personal from Hampshire and neighboring counties are searching the Potomac River for a missing swimmer, according to Sheriff Nathan Sions.
The incident was first reported just after 2:30 p.m. on Monday in the area of the Wapacoma Campground in Romney.
Sions said Tuesday that the swimmer, a woman, is still missing. He did not elaborate or provide additional information on the search efforts.
Cpl. Richard DeVore confirmed that Maryland State Police Aviation Command Trooper 3, based at the Frederick Regional Airport, assisted with search operations on Monday.
A Mineral County 911 Center spokesperson said that rescue boats from Fountain and Fort Ashby volunteer fire departments responded Monday.