A tragic boating accident has claimed the life of Captain Charlie Griffin, a prominent figure in the National Geographic show Wicked Tuna.
Griffin went missing during a boating trip on Sunday night with a friend in the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
The Coast Guard discovered Griffin’s body on Monday, while his friend is still missing.
According to reports, the Coast Guard received information on Sunday night that two boaters departing from Virginia Beach were overdue to reach Wanchese, North Carolina.
Griffin, a memorable star on Wicked Tuna, was found inside his idle boat alongside his dog on Monday.
Search efforts are ongoing to locate the missing individual from the boating trip.
Griffin’s passing was announced on his Facebook page, Reels of Fortune, with a heartfelt message and a photo of him smiling.
He was a cast member on Wicked Tuna from Season 2 to Season 5 and won during Season 4.
Fans of the show expressed their condolences and shared fond memories of Griffin on social media.
NC Watermen United, a non-profit organization supporting commercial fishermen, paid tribute to Griffin’s impact and expressed profound sadness at his loss.
