Columbus officials respond to possible drowning in Chattahoochee River

Columbus officials are responding to a possible drowning incident on the Chattahoochee River near Riverwalk Island.

As of 9:25 p.m., search efforts are focused along the Riverwalk from Riverwalk Island down to Dillingham Street Bridge. A helicopter was scanning the river with a spotlight around 9 p.m.

Divers, a search and rescue boat and two first responders on jet skis were seen working in the section of the river in front of the Synovus building. Columbus Police Department officers and Fire and EMS officials were also on the scene.

At least 100 people are gathered on the Riverwalk and surrounding area watching officials as they work, as of 8:35 p.m.

This is a breaking story and will be updated as more information comes available.

This story was originally published June 30, 2019 at 8:52 PM.