Former South Carolina QB Chris Smelley Found Safe After Disappearing While Kayaking
Chris Smelley, the head football coach at Sylacauga High School and former South Carolina quarterback, was found safe after disappearing while kayaking off the Gulf Coast of Florida. The 37-year-old was located by a Coast Guard helicopter and was not showing signs of distress when rescued. Smelley, known for his athletic achievements in high school and college, had been fishing in his kayak before being reported missing.