BODY FOUND AT SANTEE LAKES

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By Miriam Raftery

January 17, 2013 (Santee)—A man’s body was found floating in the water at Santee Lakes this morning.

ECM news partner 10 News reports that workers opening a locked gate at 8:30 spotted a blue cap floating in the water.  A parked vehicle with keys on the dashboard was also found nearby, Santee Patch reports. The body was partially submerged at the edge of Lake One.

The body has been taken to the Medical Examiner’s office to determine cause of death. An investigation by Sheriff’s officials is underway.  No other details have been released at this time.


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