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.