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Man found dead in Cahaba River

UPDATE: A 25-year-old man was found dead in the Cahaba River on Sunday night. According to Irondale Fire Department Chief Josh McDaniel, he did not know how to swim when he entered the water. The Vestavia Hills, Irondale and Cahaba Valley fire departments responded to the scene.

ORIGINAL: Missing person search underway in the Cahaba River

IRONDALE, Ala. (WIAT) — The Irondale Fire Department is searching for a missing person in the Cahaba River on Sunday night.

According to the IFD, a group was swimming in the river when strong currents separated people within the group. Drone teams are searching the area.

Stay with CBS 42 for this developing story.