Good Samaritan Dies After Rescuing Child From Rip Current in Myrtle Beach
A good Samaritan who helped rescue a young girl from a rip current near 10th Avenue South in Myrtle Beach, SC, was pulled underwater and later found deceased. The incident occurred after lifeguards had gone off duty.
Portland, OR, August 8, 2026 —
A tragic incident unfolded in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, where a person who assisted in the rescue of a young girl from a dangerous rip current was later found deceased.
The event took place near the 10th Avenue South area of the beach. Reports indicate that the good Samaritan intervened to help the child who was caught in the rip current. Following the rescue effort, the individual was pulled underwater and subsequently could not be located.
The circumstances of the incident are particularly concerning as it occurred after lifeguards had concluded their duty for the day. This detail highlights the increased risks faced by beachgoers when professional supervision is not present.
Further details regarding the identity of the deceased individual, the condition of the child rescued, and the specific timeline of the events have not yet been provided.
Rip currents are powerful, narrow channels of water moving directly away from the shore, posing a significant threat to swimmers. The National Weather Service states that rip currents are responsible for more than 100 drowning deaths annually in the United States.
Authorities are expected to release more information as the investigation into the incident continues.
Story summarized from the original created by Giani Petersen, WMBF News staff, Jordan Gartner on www.kptv.com, see more information here.
