Norfolk Naval Station Gets All-Clear Sign; Reported Diver Not Found

August 01 2017

USA

Restrictions have now been lifted for the piers at Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia.

The piers were temporarily locked down after a possible diver was seen in restricted waters, reports the Daily Press (Newport News, Va.).

On Monday morning, several Navy waterfront watchstanders reported seeing a person wearing goggles and a scuba tank near Pier 7 at Naval Station Norfolk, said a spokesman for the base.

Navy authorities shut down access to all of the base's piers....

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