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Beaufort County Sheriff's Office
Wednesday September 3rd, 2025 :: 09:55 p.m. EDT

Advisory

Public’s help sought locating missing and endangered Beaufort man last seen on Hilton Head Island

The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating missing and endangered William C. Rathert, 56, of Beaufort. 

 

Mr. Rathert was reported missing by family today, September 3, 2025, after last being seen around 10:15 a.m. leaving his family’s home on Woodhaven Drive on Hilton Head Island. 

 

There is concern for his safety and wellbeing. 

 

Mr. Rathert is described as 6’ tall, weighing about 255 pounds, and was last seen wearing blue swimsuit trunks, a beige shirt and blue colored shoes. 

 

Anyone who has information as to Mr. Rathert’s whereabouts is asked to call the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency dispatch line at 843-524-2777. 

 

Address/Location
Beaufort County Sheriff's Office
2001 Duke St
Beaufort, SC 29902

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Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 843-255-3200

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