Student’s Body Found in Lake Hartwell

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Two students from D.W. Daniel High School are missing after they jumped into Lake Hartwell in South Carolina from a bridge; one body has been recovered so far. The search began on Saturday night after a 911 call was made by someone who could not locate their friends. The School District of Pickens County expressed sorrow over the incident, extending thoughts and prayers to the families and friends of the students, and made counselors available at the high school.


Tragic Recovery At Lake Hartwell

One body was recovered from Lake Hartwell, South Carolina during the search for two missing students, as confirmed by the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office. The search operation started around 10:30 p.m. Saturday when a concerned individual dialed 911 following the disappearance of their friends near Pike Road and Old Jewell Bridge Road.

The first body was retrieved Monday morning. Officials revealed that three people had jumped into Lake Hartwell from a bridge close to the 12-mile boat ramp, with one individual later rescued by a boater.

School District Reaction

The School District of Pickens County (SDPC) responded with a statement on Monday morning: “SDPC is deeply saddened by the incident involving two missing students from D.W. Daniel High School. We extend our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to the families, friends and the entire D.W. Daniel High School community during this challenging time. Support services in the form of school counselors are available today and throughout the week as required.”

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