Body recovered in Rodanthe after an extensive search for missing person
Unrelenting Search brings Bittersweet Closure
Dare County, North Carolina saw community-wide involvement in an 18-hour intensive search on February 13, for a person reported missing the previous evening at around 11 p.m. However, the sad end to this search came on Wednesday evening, February 14, when a body was discovered in a local marsh terrain in Rodanthe.
Search Efforts Spanned Multiple Teams
Once the missing person report launched into the late hours on Tuesday, a kalaidoscopic response from multiple organizations ensured a comprehensive sweep through the area. The leadership of the search was provided by the Dare County Sheriff’s Office. Working cohesively with nationwide agencies including the U.S. Coast Guard and the National Park Service, local volunteer teams too jumped into action. Chicamacomico Banks Volunteer Fire and Rescue and Avon Volunteer Fire Department displayed impressive community solidarity.
The search participants left no stone unturned as they covered miles of shoreline spanning from Pea Island to Buxton. The search operation also encompassed air support, with the U.S. Coast Guard conducting an extensive helicopter survey during the wee hours of February 14th, reassuming the search mere hours after the missing person call.
Body Discovered
After hours of relentless searching, a drone led by a volunteer citizen unveiled the tragic outcome. In the marshes of Rodanthe, the missing person’s body was spotted, which was reported to the authorities right away at approximately 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
The body has since been transferred to the Medical Examiner’s Office located in Greenville, North Carolina. The ongoing investigation conducted by the Dare County Sheriff’s Department has the community in suspense. Meanwhile, the identity of the missing person has been withheld as the investigation progresses. More details about this incident will be provided as they become relevant.
The Aftermath
The community of Dare County, rocked by this incident, is facing a time of grief and reflection. The spirit of community and camaraderie nevertheless shines through. We have seen the joint efforts of national as well as community-based organizations, a testament to how people stand together even in heartbreaking circumstances.
Awaiting Updates
As of now, the focus remains fixed on the ongoing investigation by the Dare County Sheriff’s Department. The identity of the missing person, once released by the concerned authorities, will provide closure to this case. The community, locally and nationally, awaits any additional details concerning these unfortunate events.
Author: STAFF HERE OUTER BANKS WRITER
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