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Drowning Victim's Sister Reacts to His Disappearance

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Family and friends waited by the river's edge Monday for the return of David Jones, 47.

He disappeared Saturday while swimming.

Crews from at least five organizations spent Sunday and Monday combing the river in Fayette County, but were unable to locate Jones' body.

Tina Jones says her brother David was attempting to swim across the Kanawha River when his friend lost sight of him.

"I heard that there was a bet," Jones said. "'I bet that I can swim across the river.' And that's what happened, and David lost."

Fayette County Sheriff Steve Kessler said underwater cameras are being used to see beneath the river's surface.

He doesn't suspect foul play is involved.