Authorities in Lexington County, South Carolina are responding to a fatal drowning incident on the Congaree River near the Cayce side of the river, close to I‑77. Emergency responders were dispatched around 2:01 p.m. to a possible drowning in the area, where the victim was pulled from the water and first responders performed CPR on scene for about 45 minutes before the person was transported by EMS for further treatment.
Outcome and ongoing investigation
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) later confirmed on social media that the drowning victim died and that the case is being treated as a drowning fatality. SCDNR and local officials describe the situation as active and ongoing, with no further details such as the victim’s identity or exact circumstances yet publicly released.
