The search will resume Wednesday for a man who went missing in the Potomac River, near Great Falls.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue said two people were seen swimming in the Potomac River, south of Sandy Landing, at around 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. One swimmer was able to get out of the water, but a man who’s about 25 years old is missing.
Tuesday’s search included nine swift water boats, sonar, underwater drones and K9. The search had to be paused as evening storms rolled in.
It is illegal to swim or wade in the Potomac River.
Earlier this summer, a 20-year-old and a 16-year-old died in separate incidents on the river.
Get breaking news and daily headlines delivered to your email inbox by signing up here.
© 2026 WTOP. All Rights Reserved. This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area.
