The Mysterious Case of Ben's Disappearance

Why do the townspeople think Ben drowned?

A. They know Ben is not a good swimmer.

B. They find Ben's footprints leading to the water.

C. They see Ben's cap floating on the water.

D. They find Ben's clothes, but he is not around.

I think it can be A or C but I am not sure, it's either D or A, I think it's D though

The townspeople think Ben drowned because:

Answer:

D. They find Ben's clothes, but he is not around.

The townspeople believe that Ben drowned because they found his clothes near the water, but Ben was nowhere to be found. This piece of evidence led them to conclude that Ben might have drowned while swimming, causing concern and unease among the community.