Search continues for missing North Myrtle Beach swimmer
- On the night of July 2, rescuers pulled an 18-year-old from the water off North Myrtle Beach, while a 21-year-old swimmer remains missing.
- The rescue followed a distress call for two men swimming near 48th Avenue South, prompting multi-agency search efforts including the Coast Guard.
- Just before 11:30 p.m., the Coast Guard ended its aerial operations as local teams moved to searching along the shoreline, while police continued to patrol the beach overnight.
- City spokesperson Lauren Jessie stated that the search, which began in the Windy Hill and Cherry Grove areas, is expected to widen to cover the full length of the city’s shoreline, adding, "We always remain optimistic."
- Search efforts resumed early July 3 amid moderate to high rip current threats and increased storm chances along the North Carolina coast this holiday weekend.
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Ocean swimmer missing in North Myrtle Beach. Rescue crews search for 2nd day
·South Carolina, United States
Read Full ArticleSearch continues for missing North Myrtle Beach swimmer
The search for a missing 21-year-old swimmer in North Myrtle Beach is set to continue Thursday morning. Beachgoers are urged to exercise caution as tropical development looms, increasing the risk of hazardous conditions.
·Raleigh, United States
Read Full ArticleThe young man was last seen on Wednesday, after entering the sea.
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