Easley Man Dies In Water Related Death Last Friday In Lake Keowee

(Seneca, SC)—–A 63 year old Easley man died last Friday afternoon in Lake Keowee near Seneca during a boating and swimming outing in a water related death.

According to Oconee County Coroner Karl Addis, Robert “Bobby” McCombs dived into Lake Keowee from the boat he was a passenger on to swim.

The Coroner’s office reports that according to family members, McCombs surfaced and began to swim back towards the boat when he then went underwater with no struggle.

The body of the deceased was recovered Saturday afternoon by divers in about 50 feet of water.

An external examination found no injuries and an autopsy has been scheduled to assist with the death investigation.