Crews search for drowning victim in Lake Norman

Rescue crews are currently at the scene of a drowning in the Catawba County section of Lake Norman.

The sheriffs office in Catawba County confirmed with Channel 9 that they are searching for an adult male drowning victim in Lake Norman in the area of Clyde Road.

Deputies say the man was swimming out to a sand bar when he went under the water.

EMS and first responders along with the sheriffs office are currently at the scene.

This is a developing story and we will provide updates as they come in to the newsroom.