PERSON COUNTY, N.C. -- Officials are searching for a man they believe drowned in a lake in Person County.

  • Witnesses say the victim tried to swim to shore
  • There was a malfunction with the boat
  • Victim's name has not been released           

Witnesses told deputies the victim tried to swim to shore after the boat he was on broke down. They say he went under in about 8 feet of water and never resurfaced. Rescue crews have been searching since about 4:30 p.m. Saturday.          

There's no word on the victim's name.

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