Missing Johns Island man identified after body recovered from Stono River

Published
March 24, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Charleston, South Carolina
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Incident type
Boating, Drowning, Fall, Workplace

Summary

Fall Injury Charleston South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina: The body of William Singleton, a 44-year-old man, was identified after he fell overboard from a skiff in the Stono River. He was a commercial fisherman. The incident prompted discussions about boating safety.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
William Singleton Named in reporting

Original reporting

Missing Johns Island man identified after body recovered from Stono River

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