Robert Mitchell Found Dead
The heartbreaking search for Robert Mitchell has come to a tragic end. According to social media posts from devastated family members, Mitchell’s body has been found following a boating incident late Thursday night at the Henderson boat ramp in Vance County.
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What Happened?
Around 9:40 p.m. on July 10, emergency responders were dispatched to the Nutbush Recreation Area at Kerr Lake (Henderson Boat Ramp) after someone reported a person missing in the water. When first responders arrived, Mitchell’s boat was still docked—but he was gone.
For hours, crews from the Vance County Sheriff’s Office, marine rescue teams, and volunteers scoured the lake using boats, drones, and sonar in a desperate attempt to locate him. Friday afternoon, family members confirmed on social media that Robert Mitchell was tragically found deceased.
Mitchell, described as a seasoned boater who was always cautious near the water, is being remembered by friends and family as a kind-hearted man who loved the outdoors.
