Coroner: Saluda River Swimmer’s Autopsy Inconclusive

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- Autopsy inconclusive for man who is believed to have drowned in the Saluda River on Sunday.

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the preliminary autopsy findings William John Leeman, 43, of Gaston, who was believed to have drowned in the Saluda River near the Riverbanks Zoo.

According to Fisher, preliminary autopsy findings were unable to confirm that Leeman’s death was the result of drowning. Therefore, additional studies, including toxicology testing, are being conducted.

The case remains under investigation by the Lexington County Coroner’s Office.

The case details are limited and the case remains under the investigation of the Lexington County Coroner’s Office.

This is the second drowning in the Saluda River this week.