SCSO rules out foul play in drowning

Stephens County Sheriff’s Office has announced that no foul play is suspected in Sunday’s drowning.

Stephens County Coroner Chris Stephens confirmed that one person died after drowning in Lake Hartwell at a residence on Ridgemore Circle.

According to Stephens, Stephens County 911 received the call around 1:34 p.m. regarding a possible drowning.

Multiple agencies from Stephens and Oconee counties responded to the scene and recovered the body around 3:20 p.m.

The victim has been identified as 19-month-old Charlotte Elizabeth Scott.

The body has been sent to the GBI Medical Examiner’s Office in Atlanta for autopsy.

Stephens County Sheriff’s Office and the Stephens County Coroner’s Office continue to investigate the incident.