Rescue crews searching for missing man near Rocky River following domestic incident

MIDLAND, N.C. (WBTV) - Water rescue teams searched for a 23-year-old man who may have entered Rocky River in Cabarrus County on Friday evening.

According to Midland Fire and Rescue, crews were called to the 12100 block of McManus Road, which is just off Albemarle Road near Highway 601.

Officials said crews were deployed at different locations along Rocky River as rescue efforts went on.

After searching several miles of river, and failing to find the missing man, crews returned to regular service.

Midland Fire officials said the man is believed to have entered the water after the Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office began investigating a domestic situation. It is unclear if the man actually did enter the water, but search crews responded in case.

The sheriff’s office is continuing to investigate the entire situation.

Teams from Harrisburg, West Stanly and Concord also responded to the area.

More information will be provided as it becomes available.

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