On July 20th, 2023 at approximately 9:00am, the operator of Unit 1 was fishing in a canal off of the Waccamaw River that leads to Reserve Harbor Yacht Club, in Georgetown County. Shortly after, a witness noticed the boat drifting, with the motor running and in neutral, without an occupant. The witness had a nearby landowner call the marina. The marina sent two employees out to check on the situation, at which time they found a hat floating and called 911. First responders and dive team from Horry County recovered the victim in the canal after a brief search. It is unknown what caused the victim to leave the boat.
Waccamaw River