A 33‑year‑old man from Goose Creek, Joa’n Ramon Ortega, has been identified as the person who drowned on Folly Beach on Easter Sunday.
What happened at the scene
- The Folly Beach Department of Public Safety responded to an emergency report around 1:15 p.m. and found Ortega unresponsive after bystanders had removed him from the water.
- Lifesaving efforts were made, but he was pronounced deceased at the James Island Emergency Department after being transported from the beach.
Aftermath and safety reminders
- Officials have not publicly stated the exact cause of the drowning, but they have again reminded beachgoers to be cautious of rips, waves, and changing ocean conditions, especially after an incident like this.
- The Charleston County Coroner’s office has now released his identity, and local authorities have thanked the bystanders who tried to help while expressing condolences to Ortega’s family.
