Clemson Graduate Student Erick Ross Found Deceased in Lake Waccamaw
Clemson University graduate student Erick Ross, 25, was found deceased in Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina, after being reported missing when his abandoned kayak was discovered near a boat ramp.
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, September 10, 2026 — A 25-year-old graduate student from Clemson University, identified as Erick Ross, was found deceased in Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina. Ross had been reported missing prior to the discovery of his body.
Authorities initiated a search for Ross after his abandoned kayak was discovered near a boat ramp on Lake Waccamaw. The circumstances leading to his disappearance and subsequent discovery were not immediately detailed. The cause of death has not been publicly released.
Erick Ross was affiliated with Clemson University as a graduate student. Further details regarding the timeline of events, the specific boat ramp where the kayak was found, and the investigative findings are not yet available. The location of the discovery was Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina.
Information regarding the duration of the search, any potential contributing factors, or further actions being taken by authorities was not provided in the summary of the trend. The summary also did not include specific dates or times related to when Mr. Ross was reported missing or when his kayak was found.
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