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DeKalb father, teacher remembered after Myrtle Beach drowning
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Aungelique Proctor , as published by FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News
· August 10, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Local authorities in Myrtle Beach have confirmed the incident.
A DeKalb County elementary school teacher lost their life in a tragic incident at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The teacher died on Friday night after getting into distress while rescuing a young girl from a rip current. Local authorities in Myrtle Beach have confirmed the incident.
Details of the incident are limited, but it is known that the teacher was a resident of DeKalb County and worked at an elementary school. Further information about the teacher and the circumstances surrounding the incident can be found through local news sources. The incident occurred on Friday night, resulting in the loss of a local educator.
For more information, readers can refer to the original report from FOX 5 Atlanta .
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Category: schools Published: August 10, 2026 Source: FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News Reading time: 1 min
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