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Search resumes for man who jumped into Cape Fear River

Alexandria Sands
By Alexandria Sands

WILMINGTON — A search has resumed this morning for a man who jumped in the Cape Fear River in front of Market Street Tuesday evening, according to the Wilmington Police Department.

A police boat and county dive team are in the water as of 9:30 a.m. Officers and fire crews also were searching around 8 p.m. Tuesday.

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Alexandria Sands
Alexandria Sands
Alexandria Sands is a journalist covering New Hanover County and education. Before Port City Daily, she reported for the award-winning State Port Pilot in Southport. She graduated from UNC Charlotte and wrote for several Charlotte publications while there. When not writing, Williams is most likely in the gym, reading or spending time with her Golden Pyrenees. Reach her at alexandria@localdailymedia.com or on Twitter @alexsands_

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