STOKES COUNTY, N.C. — The body of a missing man on Belews Lake has been found, according to Stokes County Emergency Management.
The NC Wildlife Commission has confirmed Clifton William Peace, 37, has died after drowning.
Stokes County officials said they received a call after 9 a.m. last Friday about a drowning at Belews Lake.
Officials said after searching with a sonar and remote operated underwater vehicle Peace’s body was recovered.
Peace was duck hunting with a friend when wind and waves caused his kayak to sink, according to the NC Wildlife Commission. Both Peace and his friend were in separate kayaks.
Peace's body was sent to a medical examiner for evaluation, according to emergency officials.
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