David Sharp of Lady's Island reported missing this morning. Body recovered nearby in Lucy Creek. Under investigation
This morning, family members of David Sharp, 78, reported him missing from his Lucy Creek, Lady's Island residence. David's family advised that they saw him last night before they went to bed, but could not find him when they woke this morning. David's family indicated that he may have gone out on his dock, after they went to bed last night.
Sheriff's Office deputies searched the area surrounding David Sharp's home and his dock, but were unable to locate him. Deputies called for the Sheriff's Office Aviation Unit—helicopter—to respond and assist in the search for David. Within minutes, the Aviation Unit's helicopter was in flight over the Lucy Creek area, where its tactical flying officer and pilot observed a human body submerged in the water in proximity to David dock.
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) was notified and responded with one of its boats. SCDNR personnel recovered the body of an adult male—identified a short time later as David Sharp by the Beaufort County Coroner's Office—from Lucy Creek.
Up to this point in the investigation, there are no indications of foul play in the disappearance/death of David Sharp. A forensic autopsy will be performed tomorrow at the Medical University of South Carolina to aid in the determination of the cause/manner of David's death.
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Address/Location
Beaufort County Sheriff's Office
2001 Duke St
Beaufort, SC 29902
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 843-255-3200