York County deputies were back out on Lake Wylie Tuesday night after a report that someone had jumped from the Buster Boyd Bridge into the water, according to the sheriff’s office. Lake‑patrol boats and dive teams were dispatched as crews swept the area.
In a post on X, the York County Sheriff’s Office said its Lake Patrol and Dive Team were en route following the report and added that more details would be released when they are able.
WATER RESCUE: We had a report of a person who jumped into Lake Wylie from the Buster Boyd Bridge. The YCSO Lake Patrol and Dive Team are on their way to the area. We will release more details when we can. #YCSONewspic.twitter.com/BDKCSOHkYc
— York County Sheriff (@YCSO_SC) April 10, 2026
Multi‑agency Searches Are Common on the Lake
Searches on Lake Wylie often pull in multiple resources, including county dive units, lake patrol boats and other agencies, and they can stretch into the night when conditions make surface searching tough. In September 2024, the York County Lake Patrol, Aviation Response Unit and Dive Team assisted the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources in a multi‑day search south of the Buster Boyd Bridge, according to WBTV.
Bridge and Nearby Spots Have a History of Danger
The lake and its bridges have been tied to past drownings and recoveries, highlighting hazards such as deep drop‑offs and submerged debris. Local outlets have documented a 2023 recovery after a jump from a Lake Wylie bridge and prior enforcement efforts aimed at deterring jumpers, as reported by WSOC and WCCB…