Body of missing Charleston man found, authorities confirm

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Charleston County Coroner’s Office has confirmed that the body of a man reported missing by family members on Sunday has been found.

The body of Zachary Elder Lewis, 31, was found on Shutes Folly Island at approximately 2:35 p.m. on Monday, Coroner Bobbi Jo O’Neal said.

The Charleston Police Department’s Harbor Patrol Unit responded to a report of the discovery Monday afternoon, Sgt. Anthony Gibson said.

O’Neal said the coroner’s office completed a forensic autopsy and the cause of death was currently pending additional tests and further investigation.

Police said there are currently no indications of foul play.

Police said on Monday that Lewis left a home on Ashley Avenue around 2 a.m. Sunday and has not been seen since.

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