Search ongoing for missing person in the James River

(WDBJ) - Crews are continuing a search that began Saturday for a person missing in the Balcony Falls area of the James River.

Big Island Volunteer Fire Company Inc. reports being alerted around 12:20 p.m. Saturday, and was assisted by the Bedford County SOC, Boonsboro, Glasgow Fire and Rescue, Buena Vista Rescue, VA. Dept. Of Wildlife Resources, and the Rockbridge Sheriff’s Office.

The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources has confirmed there is a search ongoing for a missing boater.