A boating accident killed a CAPTAIN who was on the National Geographic show Wicked Tuna.
In the Outer Banks of North Carolina, Charlie Griffin was last seen on a boat with a friend on Sunday night.
Coast Guard received a report at 11 p.m. on Sunday that two boaters who had left Virginia Beach were late getting to Wanchese, North Carolina, where their boat needed repairs.
Coast Guard officials told The Virginian-Pilot that they hadn’t been seen or heard from since 6:15 that night.
First responders from the area and the Coast Guard found the empty boat on Monday. They went inside and found Griffin and his dog’s bodies.
People are still looking for the second person who was supposed to be on the trip as of Monday evening.
Someone on Griffin’s Facebook page, Reels of Fortune, wrote a sad post confirming his death.
“With the deepest sadness we report that Charlie Griffin and his beloved dog, Leila, have died in a boating accident today,” was written next to a picture of Griffin smiling and tanned.
“Please keep family and friends in your thoughts and prayers.”
Griffin started acting in Wicked Tuna in Season 2 and stayed until Season 5. He lived and worked in North Carolina.
Real-life reality TV show on National Geographic follows experienced fishermen who make a living by catching huge fish that can be worth tens of thousands of dollars.
People will always be able to brag about the fisherman who did the best throughout the season.
At the end of Season 4, Griffin won.
Supporters of the star shared their sadness over the terrible news on social media and said how much they hurt.
“My favorite guy of all time,” wrote one fan.
“Rest easy Griff.”
A second person said, “This is very sad for all show fans.”
“He will forever be one of my favorites.”
One of the fans shared a now-sad picture of Charlie and Leila from last summer, saying that they met them on a boat ride.
“Charlie was very knowledgable and friendly, a great captain,” he said.
She was a wonderful dog. Friends and family of him are in our thoughts and prayers.
The commercial fishermen’s group NC Watermen United also said that Griffin was “well loved and will be missed by many.”
In a statement, the group said, “We will always be grateful for the difference he made in our lives.”