Press Release
Search Underway for Missing Boater in South Carolina
Georgetown, SC – Authorities are intensifying efforts to locate Kerry Van Arsdel, a missing Indiana man, after his boat was discovered abandoned on the Waccamaw River. The vessel was found by employees of The Reserve Marina on Thursday, May 19, several miles away from its dock, with personal belongings still onboard, raising concerns for Van Arsdel’s safety.
Officials from the Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office have prioritized search operations across the area between The Reserve Marina and the nearby bridge, focusing on the river’s banks and waters. The investigation remains ongoing, and deputies are urging anyone with relevant information to come forward.
Van Arsdel left the marina on Monday, sparking alarm when he did not return. Local authorities are calling on community support to aid in the search effort.
For anyone with potential leads, please contact the Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office at 843-546-5102. The community’s assistance is crucial as searchers work diligently to locate the missing boater.
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