One swimmer rescued, one still missing in Kure Beach

KURE BEACH, NC (WWAY) – Crews are searching for a missing swimmer near the pier in Kure Beach.

According to the Kure Beach Fire Department, the call came in just before 1:45 p.m. Kure Beach Police say the call came in as someone who had jumped from the pier.

When they arrived, a Kure Beach Fire Department rescue swimmer pulled a man out of the water. Firefighters provided first aid, gave him oxygen and kept him warm. EMS took him to New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

The US Coast Guard has a boat on the water searching for the second swimmer. The fire department says Carolina Beach also brought over their drone to look for the missing swimmer.

The Kure Beach Police Department is investigating.