A manhunt was underway in Bainbridge Friday afternoon.

Deputies were looking for a man for “threats,” according to law enforcement. It was notclear what type of threats or who the man threatened.

When deputies tried to arrest the man, he took off fleeing into nearby woods in the 400 block of Maple Street in Bainbridge.

Troopers, including a helicopter, were assisting deputies in scouring the area.

The man’s name has not been released.

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