CHEROKEE COUNTY, S.C. —

The Cherokee County Coroner's Office is investigating a drowning.

The coroner said authorities were called to Jones Street in Blacksburg around 6 p.m. Sunday.

Investigators said Leron Lee Williams, 34, was fishing with his 6-year-old son when the incident occurred.

The coroner said the two were in a boat on a farm pond, when they attempted to change seats.

Williams fell into the water and did not resurface, investigators said.

According to the coroner, the boy swam to shore and called for help.

The coroner said Williams was not wearing a life jacket.

An autopsy has been scheduled.

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