MARSHFIELD, MASS. (WHDH) - Divers are calling off the search at a cranberry bog in Marshfield on Thursday after receiving a report of a skater who fell through thin ice.
A witness driving in the area of Route 3A by St. Christine’s Church reported that a male skater had fallen into the water, according to Marshfield Police Chief Phil Tavares.
The passerby turned around and came back but saw no sign of the skater, just a hole in the ice, Tavares added.
A thorough search of the area has not yet turned up anything.
The skater is said to have been dressed in winter clothing and appeared to be a man or older teenager.
A Massachusetts State Police helicopter was overhead with a heat-seeking camera.
Additional assets were called to the scene.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Marshfield police at 781-834-6655.
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