An elderly man tragically drowned Wednesday afternoon in a pond near Moncks Corner, according to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office.
Incident Details
Berkeley County deputies were called to a home on North Mano Street around 3 p.m. after reports of a missing person. Upon arrival, deputies were informed that the elderly man, who lived at the residence, had been working around a pond earlier that day when he went missing.
Discovery of the Body
Authorities believe the man accidentally fell into the water, and his body was discovered shortly thereafter. The Berkeley County Coroner’s Office has yet to release the man’s identity as of the latest updates.
This incident serves as a tragic reminder of the dangers around water. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the details surrounding the man’s death.
