Jul 05, 2025

Sheriff: Bodies of man, teen recovered from Kanopolis Lake

Posted Jul 05, 2025 8:15 PM
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ELLSWORTH COUNTY —The search for two bodies after a boating incident at Kanopolis Reservoir is over.

According to a social media report from the Ellsworth County Sheriff's office both bodies have now been recovered.

According to Ellsworth County Sheriff Kenny Bernard, at 7p.m. on ThursdayEllsworth County dispatch reported three people went missing after being on a boat at the lake.  A 14-year old girl was recovered by an individual in the area and was taken for treatment.

According to Bernard, a 44-year old man and a 14-year old girl were the two missing.

The sheriff's office wrote on Saturday afternoon, "Our heartfelt condolences go out to all of the victim's, their family and friends. Many Many thanks go out to all of the assisting agencies who came running including all of the First Responders, Area Dive Teams and other Volunteers who have given so much of themselves and their time."

The sheriff's office did not release any additional details.