MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Myrtle Beach police are investigating after a body was found on the beach.

According to Cpl. Tom Vest, with the Myrtle Beach Police Department, a body was found near 82nd Ave. North around 5:00 p.m. Monday.

The Horry County Coroner’s Office says this appears to be a drowning. The identity of the victim has not yet been released.

No other information is available at this time. This is a developing story. Count on News13 for updates.

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