Body Found Washed Ashore Near Beach Access In Horry County

The victim was identified as 36-year-old Jon Wright of Columbia.

Horry County police are now investigating after a deceased body was found in the ocean.

The body was discovered washed ashore near the Nash Street beach access.

The victim was identified as 36-year-old Jon Wright of Columbia.

It was said Wright visited the area often.

An autopsy has been scheduled for later this week to determine his cause of death.

The Horry County Police Department confirmed there is no risk to the community.

Details remain limited at this time.