Search underway after cliff diver goes missing at Lake Travis

AUSTIN, Texas — A recovery mission is underway at Lake Travis after a swimmer went missing on Saturday evening.

First responders searched the lake for someone who jumped off a cliff into the water and didn’t resurface, according to the Pedernales Fire Department.

Rescue teams were called to the 19500 block of Lakehurst Loop area around 6 p.m. Crews from Pedernales Fire Department, Travis County ESD No. 6, Travis County ESD No. 1, Austin-Travis County EMS, Travis County STAR Flight and the Travis County Sheriff’s Office responded to the call.

Rescue swimmers went into the water, but after an extensive search, the investigation was turned over to the Travis County Sheriff’s Office.

The investigation is ongoing.