DeKalb County Teacher Drowns Off Myrtle Beach After Rescuing Child
A DeKalb County teacher, Derrick Moore, tragically drowned off the coast of Myrtle Beach after rescuing a young girl from a rip current. His body was recovered the following morning, approximately one mile from where he entered the water. Moore…
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, August 11, 2026 —
Derrick Moore, a health and physical education teacher at Rockbridge Elementary School in DeKalb County, has died after drowning off the coast of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The incident occurred when Moore reportedly rescued a young girl from a dangerous rip current.
According to initial reports, Moore entered the water in an effort to save the child. Following his heroic actions, his body was recovered the next morning. The recovery site was approximately one mile from the location where he was last seen entering the water.
The exact circumstances surrounding the drowning are still being clarified, but the event has resulted in a profound loss for the DeKalb County school community. Moore was a dedicated educator at Rockbridge Elementary, where he taught health and physical education.
Further details regarding the timeline of events and the specific location of the incident off the coast of Myrtle Beach are expected to be released as investigations continue.
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