The body of Richard Mullins has been recovered. The Kentucky man went missing while swimming in Holden Beach. He was found late Sunday night.
Officials said Mullins’ body was discovered by a citizen who was walking along the shoreline on the east end of the island, not far from where he was last seen.
Family members expressed sadness and condolences over their loss on Facebook:
Courtney Gibbs: Ready to go to Kentucky tomorrow to help all of our family heal. My cousin Richard Mullins passed away today. Everyone please be careful in the ocean the rip tide got him
During the search Sunday afternoon, Holden Beach Police Chief Wally Layne said he believed Mullins got caught in a rip current. Layne said Mullins was with two other swimmers at the time. He said the two others had been found safe. h/t
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends at this difficult time.
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