STANLEY, N.C. (WBTV) - The body of the kayaker who went missing on Sunday evening was recovered days later.

Lincoln County Emergency Services announced the body of 45-year-old Pablo Neri was found on Thursday, Oct. 23, near the Cowans Ford Dam.

Neri was reportedly last seen around 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 19, around the area of the dam.

A friend who was fishing in another boat reported Neri’s kayak had overturned. He reportedly was not wearing a life jacket.

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