Body found in South Carolina river sparks death investigation

Body found in South Carolina river sparks death investigation

A body was found Sunday around 12:30 p.m. in the Congaree River, prompting an investigation by Richland County deputies and the coroner’s office.

Body found in Congaree River, victim information unknown - ABC Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — According to the Richland-County Sheriff’s Department, a witness called dispatch at around 12:30 p.m. on Sunday stating he saw what he believed to be a dead body in the Congaree River. A body was confirmed to be located in the river by investigators. The victim has not been identified and further circumstances are unknown. The event remains under investigation by RCSD, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, and the…