‘I just made the decision’: Murrells Inlet man recalls assisting in Horry County car rescue

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — After he assisted in a dramatic water rescue, many have dubbed Murrells Inlet resident Paul Kersse a hero.

But to him, he just stepped up to help someone who needed it.

On Tuesday afternoon, Kersse was driving on Highway 17 Bypass near South Common Drive. That’s when he noticed a car sinking in the pond…

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