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8 swimmers rescued, 1 unconscious after near drowning at Station 16 in Sullivan’s Island: SIFR

SULLIVAN’S ISLAND, S.C. (WCBD) – Sullivan’s Island Fire and Rescue responded to multiple swimmers in distress due to strong currents on Saturday at Station 16. According to Sullivan’s Island Fire and Rescue, crews received a call around 4:43 p.m. reporting swimmers in need of rescue at Station 16. Crews arrived at the scene around 4:48 […]

Date
17 May 2026
Location
Station 16, Sullivan's Island
Type
Water rescue
Outcome
Rescued
People involved
9
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