HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. – The Huntersville Fire Department is assisting Gaston County emergency crews in the search for a missing swimmer in Mountain Island Lake. The search started around 7pm Thursday. Crews have search and rescue boats in the water.

An NC Wildlife Commission spokesperson tells us the missing swimmer is an adult man.

WCCB has a crew at the scene. Tune into WCCB News @ Ten for the latest on this developing situation.

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