Body of missing man found in Oak Island pond

OAK ISLAND, NC (WWAY) — The body of a missing man was found Wednesday afternoon in Oak Island.

A drone operator for the Town of Oak Island made the discovery in a small pond off of E.F. Middleton Boulevard just northwest of the Swain’s Cut Bridge.

The Oak Island Police Department confirmed the remains to be that of 35-year-old Craig Chamberlain. Chamberlain was reported missing on February 27, after being last seen leaving his home on February 19 riding a black Cannondale mountain bike.

Assistance at the scene was provided by the Oak Island Fire Department and Oak Island Water Rescue.

No further information is available at this time. We will provide more details as they become available.