DARTMOUTH, MASS. (WHDH) - Investigators have recovered the body of a 76-year-old fisherman who was reported missing in Dartmouth Tuesday.
The body of Robert Griffith was found about half a mile off the coast of Barney’s Joy Beach in the afternoon, officials said. His boat was found around 12:45 p.m. on the beach.
Griffith left his South Dartmouth home around 5 a.m. for a fishing trip and was due back around 8 a.m.
His wife reported him missing around 11:30 a.m.
His death does not appear to be suspicious at this time.
No further information was released.
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