All OK After Reported Swimmer in Distress Call

Reports indicate everybody is okay after an apparent swimmer in distress call on Lake Hartwell Wednesday.

It reportedly happened around the Jenkins Ferry area.

Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley said it involved a swimmer who was out in a john boat and somehow ended up in the water.

Shirley said EMS and first responders got to the scene and were able to reach the swimmer and get the swimmer back to shore safely.