Video evidence indicates the man reported missing after entering the quarry left the area late Monday night.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Smokies.LIVE Information Center) — Emergency crews are no longer searching Augusta Quarry after investigators discovered video evidence showing the man who reportedly jumped into the water leaving the area late last night.
The discovery came during the investigation into the reported incident at Fort Dickerson Park.
Rescue crews had been searching the quarry out of an abundance of caution after the man was reportedly not seen resurfacing.
Officials say the search has now ended.
Fort Dickerson Park will remain closed today. Visitors are asked to avoid the area while the closure remains in effect.
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Knox Rescue Squad crews are searching Augusta Quarry after a man reportedly entered the water late last night.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Smokies.LIVE Information Center) — Fort Dickerson Park is closed today while emergency crews search Augusta Quarry for a man who reportedly jumped into the water late last night and was not seen resurfacing.
Knox Rescue Squad personnel are conducting a thorough search of the quarry. Officials say it has not been determined whether the man was able to get out of the water.
The search is being conducted out of an abundance of caution.
The public is asked to avoid Fort Dickerson Park and the Augusta Quarry area until further notice while rescue personnel continue their work.
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