Body Recovered From Lake Norman After Three-Day Search

CORNELIUS, NC — A three-day search effort on Lake Norman concluded Sunday after the body of a missing boater was located in Cornelius.

The multi-agency search effort began Friday evening after the man went missing in the Staghorn Court area of Lake Norman in Cornelius, Huntersville Fire Department said in a statement. In addition to HFD, searchers from East Lincoln Fire Department, Denver Fire Department and Charlotte Fire Department assisted Cornelius Fire Department in search efforts.

Sunday morning, search and recovery efforts resumed in the area of channel marker D3, but concluded shortly before 1 p.m. when a body was located, Cornelius Fire Department said.

"The Cornelius Fire Department in conjunction with Sherrills Ford Fire Department, and Charlotte Fire Department operated seamlessly. A Tow Fish sonar as well as underwater [remotely operated vehicles] were used to complete the recovery. This could not have been done without the assistance of NC Wildlife, Cornelius Police, and Iredell County Sheriff," CFD said.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. We were glad we could offer some closure to them," CFD said. "As always we strongly encourage anyone going out on the lake to always wear a PFD."

Lakes have kept us all busy lately. Best advice is that you’re well versed in the handling of your vessel. Don’t overload your boat with equally inexperienced folks, avoid the alcohol & have a life vest (PFD) when entering the water: swimming, floating, tubing etc. #HelpUsHelpYou pic.twitter.com/hikwAZpEsQ
— Huntersville Fire (@Huntersville_FD) June 27, 2021