ROBERT — Officials in Tangipahoa Parish are responding to a possible drowning near Robert. 

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said a call came in around 4 p.m. of a person possibly drowning in the Tangipahoa River. Deputies believe a fisherman walked too deep into the water and was swept away. 

Deputies are working with the Ponchatoula Volunteer Fire Department and Acadian Ambulance to find the person. A helicopter and drone are being used to search the area.