One Boater Found Dead, Search Continues for Second at Jordan Lake
One Boater Found Dead, Search Continues for Second at Jordan Lake

One Boater Found Dead, Search Continues for Second at Jordan Lake

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Search and rescue operations are ongoing for two missing boaters who launched a canoe on Jordan Lake in Chatham County amid Tropical Storm Chantal's severe weather. The unoccupied canoe was found Sunday night near the Martha’s Chapel Road access, and one body has been recovered, while the second boater remains missing. The storm brought heavy rainfall and dangerous conditions, including choppy waters and debris, complicating the search efforts. Multiple agencies, including the Chatham County Sheriff's Office, Lee County Emergency Management, and the North Chatham Fire Department, are collaborating in the search. Officials have urged the public to avoid the Farrington Point Boat Ramp area to facilitate the rescue operation. Sheriff Mike Roberson expressed commitment to bringing the missing individuals home safely and cautioned about the hazardous conditions on Jordan Lake.

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