Man Missing on Rappahannock River After Entering the Water

STAFFORD, VA – A man is missing after going into the Rappahannock River late Sunday afternoon and not returning to shore.

The Stafford Sheriff’s Office was alerted about 5:30 p.m., and a search failed to locate the man, described as a 36-year-old Hispanic with a medium build and wearing dark shorts.

The search team included a helicopter from the Fairfax County police department, Fredericksburg Police, Fredericksburg Fire and Rescue and Stafford Fire and Rescue. The search was halted because of darkness and dangerous river conditions.

The next step in the search is unclear.