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James Wells

Newport, NC

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James Wells
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James Wells, 71

Boat capsized in bogue inlet; body never recovered. 3 boaters. One survivor, one other deceased but located. Survivor reports James unresponsive >2minutes in water. Coast Guard searched 24hours, suspended search with presumed death with belief body no longer above surface.

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Case ID40131
Last Seen2017-09-08
CityNewport
StateNC
Height5' 11"
Weight180
SourceNamUs
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