A former Lower Richland High School basketball player and track star drowned early Monday morning in Lake Wylie, according to the York County Sheriff's Office.
Officials said 19-year-old Jeremiah Tate's body was found around 4 a.m. in the lake by rescue divers.
Tate and another YMCA Camp Thunderbird counselor jumped off the Buster Boyd Bridge around 2 a.m. Tate did not come back to the surface, officials say.
Statement from Lower Richland coach Michael Steward:
”Storms may rise on seas unknown as we journey towards our home. Surely, we will learn what grace is for as we sail to heaven's shore. Send us strength O Pilgrim Guide and be close at hand as we sail to heaven's shore.”
The Lower Richland track team would like to send out special prayers to the family and friends of Jeremiah Tate. Jeremiah ran the 400-meters hurdles and 3200 meters relay for us. He was an outstanding student-athlete, and his personality sparkled throughout the Lower Richland community. Jeremiah may you R.I.P., for you made a pleasant impression on our lives.”