LANCASTER COUNTY, S.C. — A hunter who was missing along the Lancaster–Kershaw County line has been located, the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office said on Wednesday morning.
Charles Wayne McCoy, 70, was conscious and alert. He was flown by helicopter to a medical facility for evaluation and treatment. His family was notified.
The search lasted three days.
No additional details have been made available.
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A command post was set up at the intersection of the two roads as crews continued working across hundreds of acres of dense terrain.
McCoy was last heard from on Saturday, May 2, when he planned to go turkey hunting in the area. When he missed an appointment on Monday, a relative reported him missing.
Search teams found McCoy’s white 2024 Toyota Tacoma and trailer at a nearby hunt club. His Polaris side‑by‑side was discovered several miles down Mudhole Road Monday night.
Crews from the Lancaster and Kershaw County Sheriff’s Offices, South Carolina DNR, SLED, Lancaster County EMS, Fire Rescue, and the Coroner’s Mounted Response Unit are all involved. K‑9 units, drones, and an SLED helicopter are being used.
Authorities say they have no reason to believe McCoy left the area. The search zone includes steep hills, gullies, and thick vegetation, making the effort challenging.
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