PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Author's Note: The above video is on file from May 21, 2021.
Emergency crews recovered the body of a 69-year-old diver who last was seen in the Chickahominy River.
The Coast Guard Sector Virginia Watchstanders said they received a report from James City County dispatch on September 28 just before 6:45 p.m. about a man who disappeared after diving with some friends.
The Coast Guard Air Station based in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, sent out a helicopter (MH-60 Jayhawk,) and the Portsmouth station sent out a small 29-foot Response Boat to search for the man.
On Wednesday afternoon, James City County dive units recovered a body matching the description of the missing man. His identity hasn't been released yet.
Other law enforcement agencies assisted with search efforts, including the Coast Guard Auxiliary, Virginia Marine Resources Commission, James City Co. Fire Dept., James City Co. Police Dept. and York Co. Fire Dept.
Author's Note: The video below is on file from Sept. 6, 2021.