Search Called Off For Woman Missing After Going Over Virginia Dam

RICHMOND, VA — Authorities have called off the search for a missing woman whose rafting group floated over Bosher Dam near Richmond last week after a body presumed to be hers was found in the James River on Monday, according to a report.

Authorities received a call just before 8 a.m. Monday after a passerby spotted a body in the river about 200 yards downstream from the Huguenot Memorial Bridge, WRIC reported. The remains were recovered by the Richmond Fire Department.

The discovery concludes a week-long search for 28-year-old Sarah Erway, who was among a group of people on inflatable rafts and paddleboards that went over Bosher Dam on Memorial Day, according to reports. In all, 12 people were involved in the accident.

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Richmond Fire Department officials said nine people were rescued from the water, WAVY reported. One person was able to get to shore and go for help.

Police found 23-year-old Lauren Winstead's body on Wednesday just west of the Powhite Parkway Bridge, about five miles from the Bosher Dam.

According to a WTVR report, river levels were high due to heavy rains. As a result, people were not supposed to be on the river without a permit, according to officials.

The group reportedly launched from Watkins Landing in Powhatan, according to WTVR. They tried to get off the river at Robious Landing in Chesterfield but the currents were too strong.

Bosher Dam has a drop of about 12 feet.