The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two separate incidents after bodies were found in waterways in northern Beaufort County on Sunday, August 30. At this time, the incidents are not believed to be related.
At approximately 9:45 a.m., the Sheriff’s Office Communications Center received a report of a body in Chowan Creek. Deputies responded to the area, and the body was recovered.
Later, at approximately 12:15 p.m., the Communications Center received a report of a body in the Broad River. Deputies responded, and the body was recovered.
The two individuals and the circumstances surrounding their deaths are not believed to be connected.
The Beaufort County Coroner’s Office will release the identities of the deceased following notification of next of kin. The causes of death are pending autopsy results.
Both incidents remain under investigation by the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office.
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office encourages the public to report any suspicious or criminal activity by calling our non-emergency dispatch line at 843-524-2777.
