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Drowning death victim was missing for over a week, authorities say

York County investigators say Patrick Pellegrino, 50, was last seen on June 24 before being found dead on Saturday.

YORK COUNTY, S.C. — Authorities have identified a man that was found dead on Saturday.

The York County Coroner's Office says Patrick Pellegrino, 50, died after drowning near Harmony Road near Catawba, South Carolina.

Pellegrino was last seen on June 24 and was reported missing on June 28.

The York County Sheriff's Office put out an advisory for Pellegrino after he was reported missing.

Deputies said his family found his car in the driveway of his home along Broach Drive in Catawba. His phone was also found inside the house, but it had a dead battery.

Pellegrino's family told WCNC Charlotte that he was an Army and Navy veteran.

The York County Sheriff's Office and York County Coroner's Office are continuing to investigate this incident.

Credit: York County SO and family
Photos of Patrick Pellegrino

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