Unit 1 was traveling North on the Ashepoo River when the PWC ran aground causing the operator to be thrown off of the PWC onto the sandbar.  Unit 1 was cruising around 15mph with heavy rain restricting his vision, therefore causing Unit 1 to run aground.  The operator was able to get back on the PWC and drive to Edisto Marina where he received medical attention from Colleton County Fire and Rescue.  The operator was then transported to MUSC to be further evaluated.
Ashepoo River