Former Wicked Tuna captain believed dead in OBX

A boater and dog were found dead about two miles south of Oregon Inlet early Monday, while the Coast Guard said it was still searching for a missing person. The boater is believed to be former Wicked Tuna boat captain Charlie Griffin.
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[@t-dog8528]

So just to get this straight, believed dead but found dead? You really are intelligent news readers.

[@mrfofff]

one man is still missing,

[@stopsign4384]

@@mrfofff "Former Wicked Tuna captain believed dead" and then they reported that Former Wicked Tuna captain was FOUND DEAD. Nothing about this post has to do with another person. Seriously...How have we all become so dumb? Anyone?

[@_Planeview_]

@@stopsign4384😂

[@esolbdivad]

Lol hey I'm not involved with this ​@@stopsign4384

[@biggtrux]

And you had to be THAT guy because...?

[@DanielLehan]

The fisherman in him was great.He was a great man.My prayers are for him tonight!

[@oldfart5063]

pretty lousy reporting . why post a story when you don't even take the time to research it or at least a picture of him on wicked tuna

[@glennhubbard5008]

One of the Duck Dynasty guys visited Savannah TN and spoke at the football stadium. WBBJ in Jackson sent a crew to cover it. They showed one video shot of the crowd. None of the star speaker. Total morons.

[@AerialEscape]

I mean.. you can see they don't exactly have the best of taste in women, what makes you think they can do any better at journalism 🤣

[@glennhubbard5008]

@@AerialEscape Used up old road hoors.

[@tommyboy0379]

i though the same thing. They give you information you dont need. Why show a picture of a boat on shore? What that his boat? No lets interview the mechanic.

[@simpinainteasyRHEC]

Yall are over here making me Laugh my arse off. 😂😂😂

[@ayasreviewsandtoycolection7148]

No picture of the missing person?? What a joke.

[@kimberiysmarketstrategy]

White guy/ blond hair, lesser known captian still very sad.

[@bogeysbaby]

Rest in peace, Leila and Charlie

[@butchcassidy3373]

It's remarkable how far journalism has fallen.

[@user-jc7jb3bu5s]

These two news anchors from nags head...

[@robwar2288]

😂😂😂😂agreed

[@CytoplasmicGoo]

I don't understand, was the reporting false?

[@miapdx503]

​@@CytoplasmicGoo They have an agenda to push, called "fake news!" It's a big part of their programming, necessary in order to deny reality. 🙊🙉🙈 it takes a ton of denial to stay in a cult. Pray for them. They got played by Don the Con.

[@BillyBob-wq9fl]

democrats seized control of the country.. this is the results.

[@Scythe_Voltage]

NOT THE DOG 😭

[@zeke5491]

Something fishy here ,nice weather? Overturned boat? Boat is upright on the beach

[@stevenospam4216]

This report is missing a number of important facts.

[@Raymond-zz5pi]

Says Steven O Spam. Authority on missing facts.

[@cannonfodder4812]

​@@Raymond-zz5piheadline says believed dead suggesting missing, then reports he was found dead. They say he left with someone else but don't state whether that person is missing or dead or safe. They show a boat in the surf, but don't mention anything about it. About the only thing clear about this report was that they had trouble starting the engine.

[@garygolfer3243]

@@Raymond-zz5pi👈🏻 Authority on his missing brain

[@SimplyGobsmacked]

@@cannonfodder4812 - Thank you. Add to your list, they say it was a deadly accident, but don't elaborate. It was an accident and it was deadly, nothing to see here, no facts to ascertain. smh

[@scottl.1568]

Talk to the Coast Guard

[@clarenceday2312]

She didn't tell us the whole story 😢

[@ItzBwo]

That’s sad, from the show he genuinely seemed like a good dude who just lived and loved fishing 😞

[@tammycantrell7049]

Sending Prayers from all of us Tammy's missing persons site.... We knew him in my community of Mathews county Virginia Rest in PEACE

[@captainb2603]

As a captain this is our worst fear, not making it home to our family. Charlie & his family are in my prayers.

[@scotabot7826]

Boats just don't sink though?? They said no weather, so what happened? I'm at a loss. Did it get hung up trying to come in the inlet?? That still doesn't explain the damage? No radios?? Again, they said no weather!

[@calicocalthecopperkid7230]

I assume the batteries completely died. I wonder what made the one motor blow

[@bcask61]

Oregon Inlet is about as treacherous a transit as any. Many a man has come to grief crossing that bar. RIP captain.

[@erichammond9308]

Catastrophic electrical failure is possible. What is considered "No severe weather" in the Graveyard of the Atlantic is what people elsewhere call "rough seas"

[@Mechveteran011]

What kind of reporting is this??

[@rampantcolt1684]

Same kind of reporting that the major networks are doing on the Congressional UAP investigation. Great job!

[@eligebrown8998]

What happened? Did they hit a boat or what? Go back to reporting school until yiu learn something

[@geoffreywallace9432]

What exactly happened? Crashed? Capsized? No picture? Which boat did he captain on Wicked Tuna?

[@robwar2288]

It will be on the next shit report

[@AEM-le7uy]

Poor doggy 😢

[@Jameywells777]

Are you really that fucking stupid 2 people lost their lives and you are worried about a FUCKING DOG.

[@BillyBob-wq9fl]

F the dog. People still matter more. What are you a vegan liberal?

[@user-tk6bx7iv6x]

Working in a marina with 525 boats and cruising over 10,000 miles on our sailboat I'm always surprised at other boaters lack of knowledge. You should understand every aspect including safety, operations, repair, recovery including a dinghy or life raft with a ditch bag. You have to know how to repair and maintain your own boat or never leave the marina. Something as simple as a fuel filter and bleeding a diesel fuel system is mandatory. You always need a backup plan and an epirb.

[@bobmuniak2903]

Have you entered or exited the Oregon inlet in winter? Then you have no idea. How about some empathy

[@user-tk6bx7iv6x]

@@bobmuniak2903 There are obviously billions of locations I've never been. Still no excuse for not being prepared. We have had to heave to in total darkness, divert course, surf into channels, spend two days in 15 to 20 foot seas, take a slip in a river, deal with a spinnaker wrap, been hit by a whale, had our anchor chain drug by a dolphin, wait for tide changes, pull boats off sand bars, make diesel repairs at sea, take a knockdown, tether myself on deck to reduce sail at night, dragged anchor in extreme conditions, deal with dead bodies, trade for fish, scallops and lobster and bring school supplies to remote villages. We also worked 4 years on Santa Catalina Island at Two Harbors after retirement where we saw first hand how bad the 50% of boaters are.

[@user-lo1kw8yl3i]

Yep redundancy very important

[@paddlefar9175]

@@bobmuniak2903What makes you think he has no empathy when he’s trying to explain to boaters how to prevent further loss of life!?

[@bobmuniak2903]

@@paddlefar9175 because he doesn't know about the area where the accident happened. He doesn't know what safety gear Griff had. When you roll over in the Oregon inlet, the currents dictate what happens. You go hypothermic in a couple minutes. This was his livelihood. It's a horrible situation and I don't believe a pleasure sailboater can relate with a commercial fisherman

[@joewhite4970]

So sad! He was one of the good ones and will be missed. RIP Captain.

[@butchschulz9879]

To All The Fishermen Up And Down The East Coast.. My Deepest Sympathies To All Who Knew Charlie ( Griff ) And To His Family.. I Became One Of His Biggest Fans Through Watching Wicked Tuna Outer Banks.. I Know Jake Is Really Going To Miss Fishing With His Dad And Renegade.. A Long While Back I Recorded Charlie Leaving The Docks Singing,,, Tuna Fishing Baby,,, Yeah 🤣.... He Will Be Missed By All.. A Special Shout To Greg And Shaq And Nick And Dennis and Mary... My Heart And Prayers Are With You And God Bless Y'all.... Rest Easy Charlie,, No More Stress 🙏🙏🙏

[@peteshour768]

How did the accident happen, Einstein?

[@scottl.1568]

It's still under investigation, asshole...

[@righteousbyfaithinChrist]

Lord, please help and comfort family and community.

[@arthurbrumagem3844]

Oh no, not the dog

[@michaelrivers5213]

“jOuRnALiSm” 😂😂

[@janicesullivan8942]

Got the boat started, but wouldn’t see them safely into port?

[@cherylmontgomery2074]

RIPSIRGRIFFIN ⛵ 🎣 🕊️ XO

[@jmclean2763]

It says boating accident. What was the accident?

[@juju1896]

Very sad. Guessing no life jackets worn.

[@n40tom]

This guy fished for a living he would not be caught dead in a life jacket and yes I realize what I just said . Unless there is a problem only children and morons who do not think they know how to swim wear life jackets unless there is a problem already

[@richielittlewood867]

No mayday call to Coast Guard ???? You are not reporters . Knock Knock ? This is where you start !

[@dandan7973]

RIP pooch

[@eduardotirado839]

Missing parts to this story galore…

[@Lets_Fish_It]

I wouldn’t use that guy to fix my engine after this…. Just saying

[@qualityquail4sale976]

Wow...the comments. Some of you can't read a description, you don't listen very well, and you've already made up your mind by the title & thumbnail. There's no hope for a lot of you.

[@uslanja]

Found them dead and so they believe they are dead? Can't get much past these folks 😂

[@wayneanderson8034]

They just read whatever someone puts in front of them. If you wrote "Dog days of winter ending soon as asteroid strike is imminent" they would just boldly read it with the ever present half smile.

[@Bruno-ns7gm]

That's why they call it the graveyard of the Atlantic. When you're out there, She owns you like it or not. She will love you till she wants you for herself. Know that and don't you ever forget it nor think it can't happen to you, lest she teach you a hard hard lesson when the winds howl in the darkest night.

[@stacenrob1977]

ok so what happen ?

[@CountryboyBOB]

Rest in peace if you gotta go at least you got your dog with you. 🙏🇺🇸

[@bubbastoner5277]

That’s a crappy report and video

[@captainlarrynosleepfishing5350]

Griff and his beloved dog and first mate will be missed! Griff and his dog were found washed up then on the beach, but his first mate has not been found as of yet! 😢😢😢😢

[@MrMonopolistic]

LIFE JACKETS 🧥🤷🏾‍♂️

[@CeeTeeUSA]

Poor dog..

[@dougsharp605]

So what happened

[@user-dp2rq2pc1d]

Prayer given I'm sorry to hear this may his soul and the dog be with the lord !

[@WRMRanch]

No news here folks ... maybe at 6. RIP to the crew.

[@stevebennett9839]

What vessel was the deceased on in the Wicked Tuna show?

[@eddroberts1681]

Prayers for the family. Rest in peace

[@inspectorkemp7439]

usually when a boat capsizes, the occupants dont remain on board. this accident seems odd

[@historyhunter5215]

Doesnt matter who or what you are.... Water is VERY WICKED!

[@sissywalker1955]

Thumbnail, "believed to be dead". Reporter, "he was found dead". I just imagine a bunch of cops sitting around a body like "let's give it 10 more minutes fellas, maybe he'll come around!".

[@a1uffy]

Does anyone know the cause of death?

[@Scythe_Voltage]

0:09

[@xubious]

Probably overturned and trapped them, drowning them

[@a1uffy]

The boat wasn't damaged from the looks of it. Chad is nowhere to been seen. Most likely was some freak incident with a run in with nature but idk. Sad none the less

[@flyfishigsi1188]

So sad to hear this. Grif was one of my favorites. 🙏🏼🙏🏼 for the family. This sucks!

[@justmee9441]

Holy hell...THIS is news coverage? FFS

[@dinorichetti]

Godspeed to all

[@yamahadunes]

One motor was blown up and then a little bit later you’re good to go? I’m a genius, but if only 50% of your motors are running you’re not good to go. That guy wasn’t a mechanic. He was just a prop for the story.

[@stuwest3653]

My 12 year old could give a more accurate report.

[@christophermichael2233]

Damn....Dude was well known .....been fishing with him for years ....sad ...OBX for life

[@dpbraiders067]

Talk about reporting that leaves you with more questions than answers. You all aren't too good at your jobs.

[@kimberiysmarketstrategy]

Oh no! 😢

[@waynelucier1678]

Two people Dead and the dog to and thats your report what a lousy report

[@charlieduvall6463]

Heaven has one more legendary fishing captain keeping watch on the fleet. God bless all of Griffs people.

[@KnobVeweFarms-vf2pd]

I vacation in the outer banks and I love all the sport fisher boats down there it’s sad to see a work of art fishing boat and captain destroyed

[@LeroyJenkins-nn5go]

Sounds like the inlet got them, btw they found the guy and his dog, other guy still missing

[@louiemorgan3169]

Boat Maintenance is More important Than Sum Captains Think Fishing is The Last Part Of The Job Not The First " DontchewThink

[@juliethompson8685]

Um.....what happened? You never said....pictures of the deceased?? Terrible reporting, sorry to say.

[@itiswhatis5656]

Dam shame what happened to that dog

[@misn757]

Oh no!😢😢😢

[@mikeschneider2161]

So what happened 🤔🤔

[@brooklyn9398]

Boating Weather

[@revolvermaster4939]

Some crappy reporting here!

[@Wwg1wga48]

I could have done a better job reporting even after 2 for 1 Jell-O shot night

[@sabrinalb2386]

Rip 😢

[@suzypos4571]

Sad 😢❤😢

[@RGK147]

0:28 That woman has a voice for silent movies

[@dfza4866]

Horrendous reporting. Amateur at best.

[@user-ip8rv8rn4j]

An overturned boat was reported but the boat shown on the beach is upright. Not even a close up shot of the boat, no picture of the individuals, details coming up later, so what was the purpose of this report? Today’s media news sucks, all of them, no wonder we stopped following the media. Sad, because family members are spouses to this crappy report. God Bless these fishermen and their loyal dog.

[@leepatton1180]

Eastern nc has the worst news reporters

[@AssassinATM21]

Wow, hope their weather reporting is more on point. "You might get a hurricane or you might get a sunny day"

[@savinghistory642]

i guess spongebob has a bad side

[@rhondaszczepanski4342]

Wow after all the horrible weather he'd been through fishing for tuna and it just shows you never know.

[@MRGOLD99.999]

Did even say what happened either

[@moleisrich1]

I can’t believe it.

[@Jameywells777]

RIP Guys .

[@trucking604]

Good guy. RIP Charlie.

[@MugglesBWare]

Who is wicked tuna? I honestly have never heard of it.

[@suedeball635]

Poor dog

[@banjohappy]

Chad still missing? Sharks?

[@kr-pm1xg]

"Wicked tuna Captain......? How evil can this driver of this tuna boat be..?

[@user-fq7vs8dl5k]

It must have been rough seas if the dog didn't make it.

[@larrylegends7284]

Sorry, Charlie...

[@user-vi2dk1qz5f]

Sad.

[@lowcc9311]

Guess ill hVe to get the actual story somewhere else.

[@joesmith9053]

really sad

[@albertstandish1439]

Wow what the hell is wrong with these anchor people they can’t seem to report the news right anymore and what was the name of the boat and what happened to Chad.

[@gregorymcintyre5119]

So sad!

[@MrDanhoffman]

Chad is still missing ?

[@garycallihan4206]

While in the US Coast Guard aboard a buoy tender (USCGC Madrona), in 1973, we were briefly aground on an Oregon Inlet sandbar....briefly, single screw vessel, 900 tons.

[@williewilson8244]

The old lady of the Sea Punch a couple more tickets. So damn Sad something’s never change…

[@Turner.1]

The Griff, condolences

[@nuclearthreat545]

Who is wicked tuna

[@conqueringlion420]

Who?