Salisbury Teen Drowns in Myrtle Beach Pool

Nevaeh Neely, 14, died after being pulled from the pool at the Sandbar Hotel in Myrtle Beach.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 5:00am

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A 14-year-old girl from Salisbury, North Carolina, Nevaeh Neely, died in an apparent drowning incident at a hotel pool in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on April 2. Neely was reportedly unable to swim and was pulled from the pool at the Sandbar Hotel, where she was staying with her family on vacation. She was transported to a local hospital but did not survive.

Why it matters

Drowning incidents, especially involving young people, are tragic events that highlight the importance of water safety education and supervision, particularly when families are traveling and may not be familiar with the local environment.

The details

According to the Horry County Coroner's Office, Nevaeh Neely was pulled from the pool at the Sandbar Hotel in Myrtle Beach on the evening of April 2. She was transported to Grand Strand Regional Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead at 8:15 p.m. The Myrtle Beach Police Department is investigating the incident, but no further details have been released.

  • Nevaeh Neely died on April 2, 2026 at 8:15 p.m.

The players

Nevaeh Neely

A 14-year-old girl from Salisbury, North Carolina, who drowned in a hotel pool in Myrtle Beach.

Horry County Coroner's Office

The office that confirmed the details of Nevaeh Neely's drowning incident.

Myrtle Beach Police Department

The law enforcement agency investigating the drowning incident.

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What’s next

The Myrtle Beach Police Department is continuing its investigation into the drowning incident.

The takeaway

This tragic event underscores the need for heightened water safety awareness and supervision, especially when families are traveling and children may be in unfamiliar environments. It's a somber reminder of the importance of swimming lessons and adult supervision around pools and other bodies of water.