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A Midlands man died after drowning in the Savannah River, according to the Aiken County Coroner’s Office.
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Justin Swearingen, 40, of Aiken was seen swimming in the Savannah River on Aug. 15, 2026, before he went under the surface, spurring a response from bystanders who pulled the man to shore, according to a news release.
Swearingen was transported to an area hospital where he died two days later, the release said.
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While a toxicology report remains pending, Swearingen’s death was ruled accidental due to drowning, according to the coroner’s office.
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