Crews tackle derelict boats in Stono River, aim to remove up to eight this week

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Wounded Nature Working Veterans Monday, in partnership with the state Department of Natural Resources and local agencies, began removing and destroying abandoned boats in the Stono River.

Working with SCDNR dive teams, Charleston Police Department, Charleston Public Works, North Charleston Fire Department, and Charleston County Landfill, crews floated, removed, and destroyed two abandoned boats.

The agencies hope to remove and destroy seven or eight boats by the end of the week…

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