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Search continues for missing North Myrtle Beach swimmer

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA, JUL 3 – Multiple agencies including the U.S. Coast Guard continue searching after a 21-year-old swimmer went missing amid dangerous rip currents off North Myrtle Beach, officials said.

  • On the night of July 2, North Myrtle Beach rescue teams responded to two male swimmers in distress off 48th Avenue South, recovering an 18-year-old while a 21-year-old remained missing.
  • The swimmers went into trouble while swimming along South Ocean Boulevard near 8:30 p.m., prompting a multi-agency search including local responders and the U.S. Coast Guard helicopter.
  • The overnight search lasted until 11:30 p.m. before being suspended, with efforts resuming early Thursday morning focused around 45th Avenue South and expected to expand along the shoreline.
  • City spokesperson Lauren Jessie said, "We always remain optimistic," while police maintained a presence through the night until daybreak on July 3 to continue the search.
  • The ongoing search reflects coordinated efforts to find the missing 21-year-old swimmer amid warnings of moderate to high rip current threats along the coast this holiday weekend.
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The young man was last seen on Wednesday, after entering the sea.

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