PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC (WMBF) – A trip to the beach on Pawleys Island turned deadly.

In an update, the Pawleys Island Police Department said the rescued swimmer officers died at the hospital Thursday evening.

“Our hearts go out to the victim’s family and friends,” the department wrote on X. “It’s always difficult when these situations arise. Our responders are professionals, but also human beings. It weighs heavy.”

Two Pawleys Island police officers were notified around 4:15 p.m. Thursday of a swimmer in distress near the 3rd Street beach access.

The pair entered the water and were joined by Midway Fire Rescue.

The police performed rescue measures on the beach, and the swimmer was taken to the hospital, where they later died.

The swimmer’s name has not yet been released.

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