# Search Underway for Missing Man in Smithfield | Virginia Beach News

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Podcast: [Virginia Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/virginia-beach-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7560167)
Published: 2026-07-11T00:02:54+00:00
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## Resource

A 68-year-old man went missing after falling off a pontoon boat on the Pagan River in Smithfield, Virginia, around 2 PM yesterday. Search teams from the Virginia Marine Resources Commission and Smithfield Police are actively scouring the area near the North Church Street Bridge, with emergency crews and fire personnel on scene. Authorities urge the public to stay away for safety, but confirm there’s no threat to the general public. Updates will follow as they come. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/fb4c649d8ef5b5d5

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