Search Continues for Missing 5-Year-Old Sailor Hayes in South Carolina
Search efforts continued into the second day for 5-year-old Sailor Hayes, who went missing from a home in the Hagley Estates area near Pawleys Island in Georgetown County, South Carolina. Multiple agencies, including the Sheriff's Office, U.S. Coast Guard, and…
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, August 31, 2026 — Search operations are underway for a second day for 5-year-old Sailor Hayes, who was reported missing. The child disappeared from a residence located in the Hagley Estates area, which is situated near Pawleys Island in Georgetown County, South Carolina.
Authorities have mobilized a multi-agency effort to locate Sailor Hayes. The search encompasses land, water, and air resources to cover all potential areas. Participating agencies include the local Sheriff’s Office, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED), indicating the seriousness and scale of the ongoing search.
The specific circumstances surrounding the child’s disappearance from the home have not been detailed. Information regarding the exact time Sailor Hayes was last seen or the precise location from which the child went missing was not immediately available. The duration of the search and the resources deployed underscore the urgency of the situation as authorities work to find the missing youngster.
The Hagley Estates area, near Pawleys Island, is a focus for the search teams. The coordination between different law enforcement and maritime agencies is crucial for an effective search operation covering varied terrain and water bodies in the Georgetown County region. Further updates are expected as the search efforts progress.
Story summarized from the original created by Shari Ryant, Jenna Guzman on www.foxcarolina.com, see more information here.
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