80-year-old’s death ruled accidental drowning

The death of an 80-year-old man found Sunday in the tide area of the ocean was ruled drowning drowning on Monday.

Richard Roseman’s body was found on the ocean side of the 9000 block of North Ocean Boulevard, according to Horry County Police.

An autopsy performed Monday determined his death was accidental, according to Darris Fowler, deputy Horry County coroner.

This story was originally published October 12, 2015 at 6:34 PM with the headline "80-year-old’s death ruled accidental drowning."