Authorities in Anderson County, South Carolina, are currently engaged in an ongoing search operation in the vicinity of Lake Hartwell, Your Content has learned.
The focus of their search is an 18-year-old teenager who has been reported missing by a group of young individuals from North Carolina.
The group had been residing at a lakefront vacation rental property on Sunny Shore Lane when they realized the teenager was unaccounted for.
The incident was brought to the attention of the sheriff’s office, prompting the dispatch of detectives and divers to the area shortly before 1:30 p.m.
As of now, it remains uncertain whether the missing teenager possesses swimming skills.
In their efforts to locate the individual, search crews are employing various resources, including drones, K-9 units, and a marine team.
The search is not limited to the lake alone, as officials are also scouring the surrounding woods for any possible indications of the teenager’s whereabouts, according to NBC4.
This is an ongoing story, and further updates will be provided as they become available.