Swimmer found dead following 5-hour search on Neuse River in Raleigh

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- A man who went swimming with his family in the Neuse River on Wednesday was found dead after an hours-long search.

The search began around 1:00 p.m. near the Neuse River Greenway Trail near Loch Raven Parkway, the Wake County Sheriff's Office confirmed Wednesday afternoon.

Witnesses told deputies a man was hanging out with his family along the river and decided to go into the water for a swim. They said moments later he went under and never resurfaced.

Multiple agencies from around Wake County assisted with the 5-hour search.

The man's identity has not been released at this time.

Crews are searching for a man that went missing.