Date of Incident: July 3, 2025
South Carolina Reporting Authority: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Type of Accident: Boating Accident
Location of Accident: Tea Farm Creek under Highway 17 bridge, Charleston County, S.C.
Injuries: One Fatality
Description of Accident: A fatal boating accident occurred on Tea Farm Creek in Charleston County when a boat passed under a low-clearance bridge. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources reported that the passenger struck his head on the structure while traveling beneath the Highway 17 bridge. The man later succumbed to his injuries. The incident highlights the dangers posed by low-clearance waterways and is under investigation by wildlife authorities. No additional injuries were reported, and the boat operator was not injured.
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