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Body of Missing Fisherman Found

Posted/updated on: September 6, 2012 at 11:26 am

CHAPEL HILL — The body of a man missing on a Smith County Lake has been recovered. Justice of the Peace Mitch Shamburger identified him as Justin Thore, 29. Game Warden Quint Balkcom said his body was recovered from Pleasure Acres Lake yesterday morning around 9:25 off County Road 291.

According to KETK, a search turned into a recovery effort after Thore was reported missing yesterday evening. Officials said the 29-year-old man went fishing around 12:00, according to his roommates. His boat was found anchored in the middle of the lake, but he was nowhere to be found. His family reported him missing at around 7:30. Divers from the ALERT Academy were on location along with the Smith County Sheriff’s Office.



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