The U.S. Coast Guard ended its search Sunday morning after the recovery of the bodies of a couple who went missing in the Pamlico River on Friday.
According to a news release from the Coast Guard, they recovered the bodies of the missing couple in the river near North Creek and Oyster Creek.
The couple was a 70-year-old man and a 72-year-old woman who were last seen departing Potters Marine early Friday afternoon.
The Coast Guard received a call about 6:40 p.m. reporting an unattended and adrift 20-foot vessel in the vicinity of the Pamlico River.
The Coast Guard launched multiple pieces of equipment and worked alongside state and local agencies who assisted in searching approximately 954 square miles of water and land.
“Our deepest sympathies go out to the family and loved ones today,” said Capt. Bion Stewart, commander of Coast Guard Sector North Carolina. “We are deeply saddened by the outcome, and we will continue to pray for the families during this most difficult time. I also want to commend all of the crews, including our partner agencies and the volunteers who worked diligently to conduct the search.”
