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.