On 8/14/2023 after cruising on Lake Lyman in Spartanburg County at approximately 8:44 pm, the operator of Unit 1 was seen docking Unit 1 at his residence. At approximately 9:00 pm or later, the victim fell hitting his head and fell into the water. 

The fall left a laceration to the victim’s head between his eyes. This incident was not seen by a witness and there were no other parties involved. Statements were collected from last persons to speak or see the victim. The following morning Unit 1 was found floating in Lake Lyman and towed back. On the morning on 8/15/2023 the son of the victim returned home, attempted to locate the victim, and reported the victim missing. 

At approximately 9:15am on 8/15/2023 the victim was located in the water deceased by the Spartanburg County Lake Warden. An autopsy and toxicology were performed on the victim and results are pending. At the autopsy, the pathologist determined there were no signs of foul play.

Lake Lyman