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"Wicked Tuna" Captain and Dog Found Dead in Outer Banks Boating Tragedy

Captain Charlie Griffin and his dog were found deceased onshore near Pea Island after their vessel capsized near Oregon Inlet while traveling from Virginia to Wanchese, NC. The US Coast Guard is still searching for a second occupant, and the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is leading the investigation with assistance from other agencies. The Reels of Fortune Wicked Tuna Facebook page confirmed the tragic news, and the community mourns the loss of Captain Griffin.