Investigation underway after woman found dead after reported fall from Myrtle Beach hotel balcony

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Police were called to investigate after a woman was found dead after reportedly falling from a Myrtle Beach hotel balcony, according to our news partner WPDE.

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The incident occurred at the Westgate Resort on Ocean Boulevard.

Myrtle Beach police reported to the resort after it was reported a person had fallen from a balcony. Officers found the female victim in the resort parking lot, where she was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Officials told WPDE the death is being investigated as a suicide.

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