Horry County coroner identifies victim found in river near Nichols
The Horry County Coroner’s Office is responding to the area in Nichols on the Lumber River where the body of a missing 41-year-old has been recovered, said Coroner Robert Edge.
The coroner’s office said John Thomas of Mullins was found Wednesday. A preliminary investigation found the cause of death is “consistent with a drowning,” said deputy coroner Michelle McSpadden.
Horry County police and fire rescue began searching for a swimmer in distress who was swept away near Rice Field Cove about 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, officials said.
This story was originally published July 17, 2019 at 10:48 AM.
Hannah Strong
The Sun News