A fisherman went missing on Thursday evening on the Wateree River, right below the Lake Wateree Dam. First Responders and divers searched for the fisherman for several hours Thursday evening, but had to call off the search before 11pm due to darkness. The search resumed on Friday morning and shortly there after SCDNR discovered the fisherman deceased. According to KC Coroner David West, 38 Antonio Hernandez was found on Friday morning. An autopsy is set for Monday.
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
