Ohio man drowns in Surfside Beach after medical emergency while swimming, coroner says

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A 70-year-old Ohio man drowned last week in Surfside Beach after a medical emergency in the water, authorities said.

Alton “Wayne” Fonville Jr., of West Chester, was pulled from the ocean at 1601 N. Ocean Blvd. after he was found unresponsive.

Horry County Deputy Coroner Michelle McSpadden said the Fonville was visiting the area while on vacation…

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