Crews onsite for possible water rescue at VOA MetroPark pond in West Chester Twp., Ohio

West Chester Twp. crews are searching a VOA MetroPark pond for a possible water rescue, according to township officials.

Maintenance workers reported early today they suspected an individual had entered the pond.

The township’s public safety team is conducting a search to determine if this is in fact the case, according to Brianna Wooten, township spokeswoman.

No other details were available as of Wednesday morning.

Credit: Nick Graham

Credit: Nick Graham

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Bryn Dippold joined the Journal-News staff in March 2025 and primarily covers the city of Middletown. Previously, she was associate editor for Cincy Magazine and worked as freelance copyeditor for Cincinnati CityBeat. She has had bylines in Cincinnati Magazine, The News Record and UC News.