Body of teen missing off Emerald Isle recovered

EMERALD ISLE, N.C. (AP) – The body of a teen missing off the North Carolina coast has been recovered.

Emerald Isle police told local media outlets the body of a 17-year-old Wayne County boy was found Tuesday morning.

The teen had been missing since late Saturday afternoon. The teen’s name has not been released.

The teen whose body was found and a 16-year-old boy disappeared in the water Saturday afternoon. The 16-year-old was brought ashore by a surfer and was taken to a hospital for treatment.

Authorities said the boys were at the beach on a day trip from Wayne County.

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