Prince George, B.C. – The search for a person in the Fraser River has been called off.

The search was launched this morning,  downstream from the Yellowhead bridge.  witnesses reported seeing a person (beleived to have been male) jump from that bridge into the  river.

Multiple units from the Prince George RCMP, Prince George Fire / Rescue and the BC Ambulance responded to various points along the river shore immediately.  Prince George Search & Rescue and RCMP Air Services were called out to assist.

Additional boat resources were provided by BC Parks, the Fish & Wildlife branch of the Ministry of Forest, Lands & Natural Resource Operations, and the Prince George Jet Boat Club.

At 3:00 PM, 16 kilometres of the Fraser River had been search by water.  Air search by plane and helicopter went significantly further.  No trace of the person has been located.  All search efforts were called off at that time.

The Prince George RCMP continue to investigate.