Swimmer dies, 2 rescued near Folly Beach pier
FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (WCBD) – One swimmer died, and two others were rescued from the water at Folly Beach on Wednesday. Emergency crews responded after reports of three swimmers in distress in the water near the pier, according to Folly Beach Police Chief Andrew Gilreath. Charleston County Parks and Recreation Commission released a statement, saying […]
- Date
- 28 May 2026
- Location
- Folly Beach pier
- Type
- Drowning
- Outcome
- Fatality
- People involved
- 3
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- Swimmer dies, 2 rescued near Folly Beach pier
WCBD Charleston
- Coroner identifies swimmer who drowned near Folly Beach Pier
WCBD Charleston