Authorities have identified the two people who drowned Sunday morning at Holden Beach.
The victims were identified as Daniel Jason Roberts, 46, and Dylan Daniel Roberts, 20, both of Lenoir.
Holden Beach Police, Fire and EMS personnel responded around 9:43 a.m. Sunday after receiving reports of two adults in distress in the ocean. First responders attempted rescue efforts and provided advanced life support, but both men were pronounced dead.
Town officials said strong southwest winds and dangerous ocean currents created hazardous swimming conditions Sunday morning