Authorities urge caution following drowning on Isle of Palms
A 41-year-old man from Ohio died Tuesday while attempting to save a child from the surf at Isle of Palms Beach. Authorities are urging caution due to moderate rip current risk along the South Carolina coast.
- Date
- 21 Jul 2026
- Location
- Isle of Palms Beach
- Type
- Drowning
- Outcome
- Fatality
- People involved
- 2
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- Ohio man dies after being pulled from ocean on IOP
WCBD Charleston
- Authorities urge caution following drowning on Isle of Palms
WCBD Charleston