MOUNT PLEASANT, SC — A boating incident on April 25 involved a group of seven individuals in Shem Creek, resulting in one fatality and six non-life-threatening injuries.
According to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), the vessel struck a dock in an unspecified location. The deceased has been identified as 17-year-old Evan Greenleigh, a mechanical engineering major from Bethesda, Maryland, enrolled at The Citadel.
Authorities reported that the remaining six passengers, including the operator, were transported to a local hospital and later released. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, with further details expected as SCDNR continues to gather information.
The Moultrie News is awaiting additional updates from SCDNR. Further information regarding the specifics of the incident will be provided as it becomes available.