Clayton man drowns while visiting Caswell Beach

CASWELL BEACH, North Carolina (WTVD) -- A man from Clayton drowned Saturday afternoon at Caswell Beach.

Police said the incident happened just before 4 p.m.

Bystanders said 39-year-old Telley Knight went missing for several minutes before they found him unresponsive near Caswell Beach Road.

He was rushed to the hospital, but attempts to save him were unsuccessful.