UPDATE (8:47 p.m.): Officials say they have not located the victim yet. The San Luis Obispo County Fire Department is transitioning the incident to the SLO County Sheriff's Office, who will continue operations.
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ORIGINAL STORY: Emergency crews are actively searching for a victim following a witnessed submersion at Lopez Lake on Sunday.
CAL FIRE and San Luis Obispo County Fire responded to the reported water rescue at around 4:20 p.m. A full water rescue response, including the USAR team, is gridding the area.
Multiple agencies are assisting with the ongoing search. Crews are using boats, jet skis, drones, paddleboards, and rescue swimmers.
Officials are asking the public to avoid the area to allow emergency personnel to operate safely.
