By Mike McCombs
The Island News
A 65-year-old man drown Tuesday, July 1, at Hunting Island State Park.
According to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded just before 5:30 p.m. after a bystander fishing from the shoreline saw a man floating in the water. The man swam out to him and brought him ashore before administering CPR.
Despite efforts by bystanders, as well as first responders, the man could not be revived.
The Beaufort County Coroner’s Office has not yet released the man’s identity.
This story will be updated.
Mike McCombs is the Editor of The Island News and can be reached at TheIslandNews@gmail.com.
