Body of 54-Year-Old Goose Creek Man Found Floating in Lake Moultrie Identified as Jason Mclemore

Accident – death – Obituary News : Body of 54-Year-Old Man Found Floating in Lake Moultrie

LAKE MOULTRIE — In a tragic turn of events, the body of a 54-year-old man from Goose Creek, Jason Mclemore, was discovered floating in Lake Moultrie. The shocking incident occurred on November 5, near the Diversion Canal in Cross, according to a statement released by Berkeley County Coroner Darnell Hartwell.

The discovery was made by a group of fishermen who stumbled upon Mclemore’s lifeless body. Alongside the body, an unmanned kayak was found, adding to the mystery surrounding his death. In order to determine the cause of death, an autopsy has been scheduled.

The local authorities, including the Berkeley County Sherriff’s Office Marine Units, Central Berkeley Fire and Rescue, and Berkeley County EMS, swiftly responded to the distressing incident. The Berkeley County Coroner’s Office, in collaboration with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, has initiated an investigation to shed light on the circumstances leading to Mclemore’s demise.

This unfortunate incident has sparked memories of a previous tragedy in the area. The Post and Courier had previously reported on the deaths of two longtime friends, Jerry Stoots, 75, from Goose Creek, and Lee Watkins, 68, from North Charleston. The two friends were found deceased in Lake Moultrie earlier this year, in January.

As this is a developing story, further updates are expected to be released in due course. The authorities involved are committed to uncovering the truth behind these distressing incidents..