York County, SC – A person was rescued from Lake Wylie after reportedly jumping from Buster Boyd Bridge, prompting an emergency response Friday afternoon.
According to the York County Sheriff’s Office, deputies received a report of a person entering the water from the bridge. The York County Sheriff’s Office Lake Patrol and Dive Team were dispatched to the area as part of a coordinated water rescue effort.
In an update issued at 4:35 p.m., officials said the individual had already been picked up by a citizen operating a boat on the lake. Emergency medical services responded to the scene and began treatment shortly after the rescue.
Authorities have not released the person’s condition or additional identifying details. It remains unclear what led up to the incident, and no further information has been confirmed.
The Buster Boyd Bridge spans Lake Wylie along the North Carolina–South Carolina state line and is a heavily traveled corridor for both commuters and recreational visitors. Emergency activity in the area may have caused temporary disruptions.
Officials said more details will be released as they become available.
This incident may be relevant to commuters and lake visitors in the Lake Wylie area.
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