Crews searching Lake Sinclair for missing man near Haslam’s Marina

Divers and sonar-equipped boats are searching near a railroad trestle along the Baldwin and Putnam county line.

BALDWIN COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Public safety crews are searching Lake Sinclair for a missing man believed to have fallen into the water near a railroad trestle along the Baldwin and Putnam county line.

According to the Baldwin County Public Safety Dive Team, the search is taking place near Haslam’s Marina.

Divers are conducting underwater searches, while other personnel are using boats equipped with sonar to help locate the man.

The operation includes the Baldwin County Public Safety Dive Team, Baldwin County Fire Rescue, Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Putnam County Fire Rescue and Putnam County Sheriff’s Office.

Officials are asking recreational boaters and others on the lake to avoid the area until further notice. They say limiting boat traffic will help protect emergency personnel and prevent interference with the search.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.