YORK COUNTY, S.C. — Emergency crews are conducting a water rescue operation on Lake Wylie after a person reportedly jumped from a boat and never resurfaced, according to the York County Sheriff’s Office.
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Around 9:15 p.m., officials announced that divers were preparing to enter the water near Tega Cay, close to the Catawba Dam. The search area is roughly 30 feet deep.
The YCSO Dive Team, Newport Fire Department, and several assisting agencies initially staged at the Ebenezer Park boat landing before moving into active rescue mode.
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources will lead the investigation.
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