Carl Boyd McDaniel, a 77-year-old man from Greensboro, North Carolina, has died after being found unresponsive in the water near Lockhart, South Carolina. The discovery was made early Friday morning along a quiet stretch near the Broad River canal.
Authorities with the Union County Coroner’s Office said they were called out around 8:30 a.m. on April 17 after reports of a possible drowning. Emergency crews arrived quickly and moved into recovery mode as they assessed the scene.
McDaniel was later identified as the victim. His sudden death has left family members and loved ones in shock, struggling to understand how a normal morning turned into a tragic loss.
The area where he was found is a race canal that runs close to the Broad River in Lockhart. It is usually calm, and officials have not yet explained what led to the incident.
Investigators have not released further details about the circumstances surrounding his death. They are still working through evidence and witness information to piece together what happened.
The Union County Coroner’s Office confirmed that an autopsy is scheduled for Monday morning. Officials say the results should help clarify the cause and manner of death.
For those who knew McDaniel, the news has been deeply painful. He is being remembered as a man who lived a long life filled with personal history, family ties, and quiet moments that now carry greater meaning.
As the investigation continues, the community waits for answers while mourning a loss that came without warning along the waters near Lockhart.
