Crews Search for Bridge Jumper's Body

Authorities say the search is now considered a recovery mission.

Authorities in Wilmington are expected to resume a search for a man who witnesses say jumped off a bridge, but it is now considered a recovery mission.

Witnesses told police they saw a man jump Wednesday night from the Market Street Bridge while carrying a T-shirt.

Rescue crews searched for hours using long poles, but the search was called off late Wednesday because of darkness. The search will resume on Thursday.

Master Sgt. Adam Ringle says a T-shirt was recovered, so there is reason to believe that someone is in the water.

The Market Street Bridge was closed during the search.

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