Vehicle was found in a South Carolina river, now there’s a search for its owner, cops say
A search is underway for a missing Midlands man whose vehicle was discovered in a South Carolina river Tuesday, according to the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office.
Paul Chandler was publicly reported missing Wednesday, the sheriff’s office said in a news release.
The 72-year-old was last seen by his family at about 3 a.m. Tuesday, according to the release.
Later that day, at about 8 a.m., Chandler’s vehicle was recovered in the Congaree River at Bates Landing, the sheriff’s office said. That’s near U.S. 601 in the St. Matthews area, close to the line between Richland and Calhoun counties.
Chandler was not in the vehicle.
There was no word if Chandler was alone when he was last seen. The sheriff’s office did not say if foul play was suspected in Chandler’s disappearance.
The sheriff’s office described Chandler as a 5-foot-9, 130-pound man who was last seen wearing a camouflage jacket, blue jeans, and black work shoes.
Anyone who has seen Chandler, or has information about him, is asked to call 911, the sheriff’s office at 803-874-2741, CrimeStoppers at 888-CRIME-SC or submit an online tip.
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This story was originally published December 4, 2024 at 1:30 PM with the headline "Vehicle was found in a South Carolina river, now there’s a search for its owner, cops say."
