LA County Fire Divers Respond To Reports Of Person Missing In Marina Del Rey Channel

MARINA DEL REY (CBSLA) - A search was underway Thursday for a possible missing swimmer in the Marina del Rey channel, authorities said.

A team of Los Angeles County Fire lifeguard divers and an air crew responded to the 13400 block of Fiji Way shortly after 11 a.m. on an unconfirmed report of a swimmer who may be missing, according to fire officials.

A preliminary search did not immediately locate anyone, but the effort continued nearly three hours after the initial call.