Found Deceased SC - Logan Woods, 18, boat found circling alone, Edisto River, Wadmalaw Island, 13 Jan 2022

[imstilla.grandma]

Crews from the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, the U.S. Coast Guard and local agencies like St. Johns Fire Department were searching near the Cherry Point Boat Landing on Friday. Dozens of private boaters assisted in the search as well.

The search began on Thursday evening when authorities were notified of a boat circling in the Edisto River without anyone on it.

SCDNR officials said the primary focus of the search is the North Edisto River, however, crews are looking in surrounding creeks, as well as Botany Bay Island and Seabrook Island.

Authorities said they found some debris in the river, but they aren’t sure if it is related to the incident.

As of Friday, officials said the search was still being treated as a rescue mission. Capt. Michael Paul Thomas with SCDNR encourages residents in the area to report anything they may see.

“There is no detail, nothing that you find out there that is too insignificant,” said Thomas. “If you find something, please call us. You can call 911.”

He said anyone with information can also contact the SCDNR hotline at 1-800-922- 5431.

The search wrapped up at sunset on Friday, crews will return around 7 am on Saturday.
Friends, family, search crews continuing to look for missing boater near Wadmalaw Island | WCBD News 2


STJFD, multiple agencies, and many private owned boats assisting with search of missing boater in North Edisto River. Unified command post at Cherry Point Boat Landing.



St Johns Fire District:
https://twitter.com/STJFD/status/1482068117203390474
https://twitter.com/STJFD/status/1482068117203390474/photo/2

 

[borndem]

Not a lot to go on here -- so far. Upsetting -- he's only 18.
Whew, that's a lot of area to cover, but obviously searchers have to start where the boat was found. Assuming he was by himself. So what could have happened, other than a possible suicide? Did he slip, hit his head, and then fall overboard? If foul play, what and why -- unlikely, but certainly possible. IMO. Did anyone see or hear anything?
The water has gotta be cold, I assume.
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How cold is Edisto River?
Water temperature in Edisto Island today is 60.6°F.

The average water temperature in Edisto Island in winter reaches 60.8°F, in spring 66.2°F, in summer the average temperature rises to 82.4°F, and in autumn it is 75.2°F.

Edisto Island, SC ocean water temperature today
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[Unsolved]

This news station has a picture of Logan. I'm scared for him when thinking of all the things that could have happened while in a boat (accidents, etc.):

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[mgeni]

Wow, I know right where that is. Our friends have a house on the very same “river,” less than 2 miles west. It’s a tidal river, more like a deep creek. I’ll attach a photo. My 15 yr old learned to sail in the same water this past summer.

 

[borndem]

Thanks, @Unsolved and @mgeni for the info and pics.

Beautiful area. What a great place to paddle around, or fish, or sail, or dream dreams. I just have such a sad feeling about this cute young man, but hoping for a good ending. Thinking of his folks...

 

[GuyfromCanada]

Found deceased.

https://www.counton2.com/news/local...cover-body-of-missing-boater-near-botany-bay/

 

[YaYa_521]

Rest in peace, Logan.