LAKE WACCAMAW, N.C. (WNCN/ WSPA) — The body of a kayaker who went missing at Lake Waccamaw this week has been identified as a Clemson graduate student, the North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation said Tuesday.
According to state officials, 25-year-old Erick Ross of Greenville was reported missing around 4:45 p.m. on Monday after an abandoned kayak with his cell phone and other personal belongings inside was discovered near one of Lake Waccamaw’s boats.
Ross’ body was recovered late Tuesday morning around 11:30 a.m. following a search conducted by Lake Waccamaw State Park staff and Town of Lake Waccamaw public safety and emergency personnel…