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A Navy corpsman, HM3 Yu Wei Huo, 33, from Flushing, New York, was found dead near a South Carolina waterway on Sunday, August 30, 2026, after being last seen days earlier near the Broad River Bridge. The Beaufort County Coroner's Office confirmed the discovery of his body near the river's shore, with an autopsy pending to determine the cause of death. Huo served as a dental assistant and was stationed at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island. Local officials had previously asked for public assistance in locating him, expressing concern for his safety and well-being. The Marine Corps extended condolences to his family and stated that no additional details would be released out of respect. The Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) is investigating the death.
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A Navy corpsman was found dead near a South Carolina waterway on Sunday, days after he was last seen near the Broad River Bridge.
The body of Yu Wei Huo, 33, was discovered near the river’s shore, according to the Beaufort County Coroner’s Office. An autopsy is pending to determine the cause of death.
HM3 Huo, a dental assistant from Flushing, New York, was stationed at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island, the Marine Corps confirmed.
“Out of respect for the sailor’s family and loved ones, no additional details will be released at this time,” the service said in a statement. “The Marine Corps extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and fellow service members affected by this loss.”
Local officials had asked for the public’s help locating Huo last Friday, stating that “there is concern for his safety and well-being.”
The Naval Criminal Investigative Service is investigating the sailor’s death.
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Navy Corpsman Yu Wei Huo Found Dead Near South Carolina Riverbanks, Autopsy Pending