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The body of Charles Vandiford was found around 3 p.m. Friday in the Neuse River in shallow water near Camelot Drive in James City. Craven County Sheriff Chip Hughes said there was no sign of foul play.
One shoe was found yesterday morning off BridgePoine Hotel and Marina near the Cunninghamd Drawbridge and IDed by the family.
Searchers from several first response groups had been on the water for parts of three days, while the North Carolina Highway Patrol and NC Wildlife assisted from the air. On the last day seven boats from the Sheriff s office, New Bern Fire Department, Vanceboro Rescue Squad, Tri Community, NC Wildlife and Cherry Point assisted. Sheriff Chip Hughes and Assistant Emergency Services Director Ira Whitford oversaw the operation.
The Craven County Sheriff s Office has called off a day of searching the Neuse River for a missing Vanceboro man because of the weather.
Charles Vandiford, 72, was dropped off in the area of the BridgePointe Hotel and Marina, Outback and the Neuse River Bridge exit around 7:30 a.m. yesterday and has not been seen since.
Major David McFadyen told reporters that there was no certainty that Vandiford was in the water. Rather, since he has not been found elsewhere, it was only logical to begin a river search while other possibilities continue to be pursued.
Craven County Emergency Director Stanley Kite also said there is no direct evidence that Mr. Vandiford is in the water but that it is being searched to be sure all the possibilities are covered.