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A woman was killed Aug. 10, 2022, after being struck by a beach umbrella in Garden City, local officials have reported. File/Grace Beahm Alford/Staff
A woman was killed Aug. 10, 2022, after being struck by a beach umbrella in Garden City, local officials have reported. File/Grace Beahm Alford/Staff
GARDEN CITY — A woman was killed Aug. 10 after being struck by a beach umbrella in Garden City, local officials have reported.
At approximately 12:40 p.m., Tammy Perreault, 63, of Surfside Beach, was struck and impaled by a umbrella that was carried by the wind along Garden City beach.
Perreault was taken to the emergency room at Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital, where she died nearly an hour later of chest trauma.
Her death was ruled accidental, according to the Horry County Coroner's Office.
Horry County Emergency Management officials issued a statement on Aug. 11 regarding Perreault's death.
"This is a terrible loss, and we know our community is hurting," HCEM said in a statement. "We understand a number of good Samaritans and off-duty medical professionals did provide initial care to the victim on the beach. Their actions to offer comfort and first aid are honorable and appreciated."
HCEM officials also thanked the first responders from Murrells Inlet Garden City Fire Rescue, Horry County Police Department Beach Patrol and Beach Services, Ltd., who provided emergency medical services and transportation to an area hospital.
"Horry County is continuing to look into the matter," HCEM officials said. "Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the victim as they navigate through this difficult time."
This story has been updated.
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