Report: parachutists in distress near Pope Beach

Two, possibly three people in parachutes reportedly in distress have been reported missing near Pope Beach in South Lake Tahoe this morning.

One parachutist may have been rescued from the water, according to initial reports.

South Lake Tahoe Fire and Rescue is looking for the parachutists who apparently landed on the water, and have positioned themselves at Pope Beach, Camp Richardson and the Tahoe Keys, according to police scanner traffic.

Rescue boats have also been launched.