Search underway for missing swimmer in South Saskatchewan

A search is underway for a 17-year-old boy who went swimming in the South Saskatchewan River Sunday.
Witnesses confirmed the youth went missing from the beach at Fred Heal canoe launch, around 12 kilometres south of Saskatoon.
In a news release, RCMP said they were notified at 8:45 p.m. July 16.
RCMP, Saskatoon police and the city fire department all have resources on scene and are continuing to search the water and surrounding area.