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The body of a Kill Devil Hills man has been recovered in the Atlantic.

Between 10 and 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2025, Carlson “B.J.” Johnson III, 49, left Oregon Inlet with his dog in an 18-foot gray Maycraft for some recreational fishing.

At 9:54 p.m., he was reported overdue to the U.S. Coast Guard.

His body was located the next day about two miles north of Oregon Inlet and two-and-half miles offshore by a local fisherman. North Carolina Marine Patrol recovered the body, which is now with the state’s Medical Examiner.

As of mid-day Friday, Johnson’s dog has not been seen.

Sgt. Anna E. Barbosa with North Carolina Wildlife Commission stated the agency is still searching for the vessel. She received a report of a found vessel but it did not match the description. Those who spot a gray 18-foot Maycraft should call her at 252-947-1510.

UPDATE: 

Body of Outer Banks health care provider found in ocean day after being reported overdue from fishing trip

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