Fair Play – Lake Hartwell Death

A 47 year-old Westminster man, formerly of New York State, died Saturday afternoon in Lake Hartwell at the Fair Play Recreation Area.  

At approximately 18:30 pm, Oconee 911 Communications received a call with the report of a drowning.

Family present at the scene reported he was wading in the lake when he disappeared; he did not appear to be in any distress.   He reportedly could swim.  

Divers would recover the deceased at 8:15 pm in a depth of water of 7 feet.  

An autopsy will be ordered to assist with determining cause of death.    

The deceased is identified as Wayne Michael Reynolds, age 47, of Westminster.  

The autopsy will be performed on Monday.