WILKES COUNTY, N.C. -- The body of missing canoer Damien "DJ" Mayes was recovered on Monday afternoon, authorities say.

The body was found not far from where the boat overturned between Roaring River and Rhonda near the bridge on Red, White and Blue Road.

Mayes went missing on the Yadkin River late Friday.

The vessel and one of the passengers was recovered.

Mayes, 25, was not wearing a live vest when the boat flipped. 

 

 

 

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