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Massachusetts man missing in South Carolina after he vanished from Hilton Head family vacation

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Massachusetts man missing in South Carolina after he vanished from Hilton Head family vacation


A Massachusetts man is missing after he vanished from a family vacation in Hilton Head, South Carolina.

The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) on Thursday said authorities are still looking for Stanley Kotowski, 60, of Methuen, Massachusetts, who was last seen leaving S. Sea Pines Drive around 10:30 a.m. on Aug. 16.

“Over the last month, he has been struggling with severe insomnia and has become increasingly anxious,” his wife Jackie wrote on Facebook. “During the week of Aug. 19, Stan became paranoid, thinking that people, including authorities, were pursuing him.”

She said that Kotowski was anxious about the ocean due to “exposure to the sun, jellyfish and sharks.”

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The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office in South Carolina on Thursday said authorities are still looking for Stanley Kotowski, 60, of Methuen, Massachusetts, who was last seen leaving S. Sea Pines Drive in Hilton Head around 10:30 a.m. on Aug. 16. (Beaufort Co. Sheriff)

Kotowski was wearing a Coors Light shirt, dark gray shorts and no shoes when he left the area, according to the sheriff’s office.

His family is asking Hilton Head-area residents who may have seen Kotowski to contact authorities and look through their security camera footage for any potential sightings of the missing man. They are also asking home and business owners to check sheds, pools or other secluded areas for any signs of Kotowski. 

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Kotowski was wearing a Coors Light shirt, dark gray shorts and no shoes when he left the area, according to the sheriff’s office. (Facebook)

“If you encounter someone you believe to be Stan, please immediately take a picture, contact BCSO and try to keep him in your sights,” his family wrote. “If you say anything, calmly let him know that he is safe, and that his wife (Jackie) is still here, his sons are here and looking for him.”

The family added that the sheriff’s office has been very supportive and “are doing everything in their power to bring Stan home,” including conducting both land and water searches. 

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Anyone with information about Kotowski’s disappearance is asked to call Beaufort County dispatch at 843-524-2777. (Facebook)

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Locals apparently saw Kotowski at The Salty Dog on Aug. 16, and authorities have requested footage from the restaurant. Video footage from the business appears to show Kotowski just before 10 a.m., and while he does not appear to be in a rush, he “is rather sauntering,” according to his wife’s Facebook post. 

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Coast Guard are involved in the search for Kotowski, his family said. 

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Kotowski is described as 6 ft. tall, weighing about 200 lbs. He has a strong Boston accent and may have facial hair.

Anyone with information about his disappearance is asked to call Beaufort County dispatch at 843-524-2777.

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Millions of gallons of wastewater discharged into Merrimack River due to broken pipe

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Millions of gallons of wastewater discharged into Merrimack River due to broken pipe


Approximately eight million gallons of wastewater are currently being discharged into the river per day.

HAVERHILL, Mass. (WWLP) – Those traveling for the Fourth of July weekend are being advised of a wastewater pipe break on the Merrimack River.

The Massachusetts Environmental Police stated that over the weekend, a major wastewater pipe in Haverhill broke, releasing millions of gallons of sewage into the river. The broken pipe was carrying wastewater from the main pumping station to the treatment plant.

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Police estimate that approximately eight million gallons of wastewater are currently being discharged into the river per day.

At this time, fishing in the river is not prohibited, and the estuaries and beaches remain open. However, the information is being released to the public to help community members be aware of current conditions and use caution.

To access more information on water quality testing results, you can visit the official DPH website. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

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