Boater Rescued After Vessel Overturned On The Pee Dee River

The person was able to swim to shore and call 911 for assistance.

Officials conducted a rescue mission last night in darlington county.

A boater’s vessel overturned on the Pee Dee river.

The person was able to swim to shore and call 911 for assistance.

Police said that a “Good Samaritan” at the boat landing assisted first responders by transporting them upstream where the boat was located.

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is investigating the incident.

Darlington County Sheriff’s Office, fire district and EMS responded to the scene.