2 missing in Virginia after group went over James River dam

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Two ladies are lacking after a bunch of individuals in rafts and on paddleboards went over the Bosher Dam on the James River.

WWBT-TV reported that 12 individuals had been concerned within the accident Monday afternoon. WAVY-TV reported that the dam has a 12-foot drop, and that water ranges have been excessive. Photos of the search present the river seemingly placid above the dam, however roiling under, with among the group’s paddleboards and inflatable rafts caught within the currents under the frenzy of water.

Considered one of them managed to achieve a close-by home for assist. Assistant Hearth Chief Jeffrey Segal stated kayakers within the space helped rescue 9 extra. However Segal stated two ladies, believed to be of their 20s, had been unaccounted for regardless of a really thorough search.

They deliberate to maintain taking care of daylight Tuesday morning. Segal stated “we’re very hopeful.”

Native resident Finn Gardner instructed WWBT that somebody banged on their window saying that their group went over the dam.

“So, we ran on the market, and we had been making an attempt to assist get individuals out of the water and be sure that everybody was accounted for … Sadly, we couldn’t discover two of them,” Gardner stated. “I’m hoping that they’re in somebody’s home someplace looking for a strategy to contact their group. You bought to hope for the perfect.”