Travers Antonio Berry, a 50-year-old Columbia man, died after accidentally falling from a dock into Lake Murray on the Irmo side of the Lake Murray dam in Lexington County, South Carolina, late Saturday night April 11 2026. A witness jumped in to try to save him after he fell from the dock in the 2100 block of North Lake Drive. Lexington County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to the report and coordinated with dive teams to search the water.
Berry was recovered from the lake around 11 p.m. and pronounced dead at the scene by Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher. The incident occurred at a popular dock area on the Irmo side of the dam in this recreational section of Lake Murray where families and boaters frequently gather.
Emergency responders and dive teams worked through the night to locate Travers Antonio Berry in the waters of Lake Murray near the 2100 block of North Lake Drive on the Irmo side of the dam. The search was challenging due to darkness and water conditions, leading to a temporary suspension overnight before resuming at first light on Sunday.
Berry was recovered and confirmed deceased at the scene by Coroner Margaret Fisher. No other individuals were injured in the accidental fall that unfolded during the late evening hours at the dock in Lexington County.
The Lexington County and Columbia communities have been left in profound grief over the sudden loss of Travers Antonio Berry at the dock on the Irmo side of the Lake Murray dam in the 2100 block of North Lake Drive. Family and friends have expressed heartbreak while local residents have shared concern over the dangers of docks and waterways in the Lake Murray area.
The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department and Coroner Margaret Fisher have confirmed the death of Travers Antonio Berry as accidental after he fell from the dock in the 2100 block of North Lake Drive on the Irmo side of the Lake Murray dam. The investigation has determined there was no foul play involved in the incident at the popular recreational area. Authorities have urged caution around docks and waterways in Lake Murray as the community reflects on the risks of such accidents in this part of Lexington County.
The Irmo and Lake Murray community has rallied in mourning with calls for awareness and safety measures following the fatal fall from the dock in the 2100 block of North Lake Drive. Residents have reflected on the importance of caution near water in the Lake Murray area while offering support to Berry’s family. The tragedy has prompted discussions around dock safety and emergency response in this recreational hub of Lexington County as the community processes the loss on April 11, 2026.
