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South Carolina man drowns off shores of Sailors Haven

Lifeguards pulled him from the water and tried to render aid. He was later pronounced dead at a hospital.

News 12 Staff

Aug 24, 2025, 6:05 AM

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A man from South Carolina drowned off the shores of Sailors Haven on Saturday afternoon, according to police.

Authorities say Ishmoile Mohammed, 59, was swimming when he became caught in a rip current around 2:45 p.m.

Lifeguards pulled him from the water and tried to render aid. He was then airlifted to a hospital and pronounced dead.

Authorities say an investigation is ongoing. Anyone with additional information about the incident is urged to call police at 631-852-6392.

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