Woman's Body Found, 1 Still Missing After Floating Over Virginia Dam

RICHMOND, VA — The body of a missing woman whose rafting group floated over Bosher Dam earlier this week was found Wednesday along the shore of the James River near Richmond, according to a report.

Police confirmed they found 23-year-old Lauren Winstead's body just west of the Powhite Parkway Bridge, about five miles from the Bosher Dam, according to a report by WTVR. Sarah Erway, 28, of Chesterfield, is still missing.

The two women were among a group of people on inflatable rafts and paddleboards that went over the dam on Memorial Day, according to reports. In all, 12 people were involved in the accident.

According to a separate WTVR report, river levels were high due to recent 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.

At a news conference Monday night, 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.

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