Divers search for drowning victim in Miami River after witnesses report fall from boat

Investigators surround white boat after witnesses say victim fell into the river Saturday afternoon

MIAMI – The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Miami and Miami-Dade fire rescue personnel responded to the search for the body of a drowning victim on Saturday.

Witnesses told police officers the victim had fallen from a white cabin cruiser boat and vanished. Police officers were questioning witnesses at the Miami River.

The search involved specialized divers. The Coast Guard also assisted.

Local 10 News Assignment Desk Editor Mercedes Cevallos contributed to this report.

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