Funeral arrangements set for Darlington teen who drowned in ocean in Myrtle Beach

The funeral for Mikease McFarland, 17, will be held Wednesday at in the gymnasium at Darlington High School at 2 p.m., according to officials with Hines Funeral Home in Hartsville.

McFarland died on Friday at Grand Strand Hospital after being pulled from the ocean near 43rd Avenue in Myrtle Beach earlier in the week.

McFarland was one of three people from the same family from Darlington who were in distress in the water on Wednesday, July 6, at around 4 p.m.

One of the three, a girl, was able to get out of the water on her own and was treated on the beach, according to Lt. Joey Crosby with Myrtle Beach police.

Mikease McFarland was rescued by lifeguards and bystanders and CPR was performed on the beach before he was taken to the hospital.

The third, a 12-year-old boy, was lost in the water and has not yet been found.

McFarland was a student at Darlington High School and a member of the marching band.

Many of his fellow students have posted comments on Facebook saying McFarland was a good person with a love for music.

McFarland's great aunt said the family is just devastated beyond words at what has happened, but are thankful for all the support and prayers they've received in the community.

This story is from our Grand Strand news alliance partner, WPDE.

This story was originally published July 12, 2016 at 11:45 AM with the headline "Funeral arrangements set for Darlington teen who drowned in ocean in Myrtle Beach."