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Jared Urson Wheeler
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Missing Person: Jared Urson Wheeler
Justice for Jared Urson Wheeler — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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evidence
Lead #1What were the water conditions and currents at Figure 8 Island on May 24, 2026 around 1:00 PM?
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witness
Lead #2Did any witnesses observe Jared in the water or see him leave the beach before his family noticed he was missing?
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clue
Lead #3Why did Jared enter the water alone or separate from his group, and were there any unusual circumstances that day?
Jared Urson Wheeler, a 39-year-old male, went missing on May 24, 2026, around 1:00 PM while swimming in the ocean at Figure 8 Island in Wilmington, North Carolina. He was with family and friends when he disappeared; 911 was called within 10 minutes and the Coast Guard and New Hanover County Sheriff's Office conducted an extensive 24-hour water search with no results. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and anyone with information is urged to contact the New Hanover Sheriff's Department.
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Lead #4Has a thorough search of the surrounding beaches and waterways been conducted in case the current carried him elsewhere?
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NamUs case MP159594. Missing person: Jared Urson Wheeler.
Last known contact: 2026-05-24 in Wilmington, New Hanover, NC. Circumstances: On 05/24/2026 around 1300 hours, Jared Urson Wheeler was last seen on the beach in the water located on Figure 8 Island of Wilmington, New Hanover County.
Jared was on the beach with family/friends at the time he went missing. 911 was called within 10 minutes of Jared's family noting his absence and the Coast Guard and New Hanover County Sheriff's Office Marine United responded and conducted a search by water over the course of 24 hours with negative contact.
Jared is described as having no tattoos and scarring between his legs. Jared may have on his wedding band and was last seen wearing dark colored swim trunks, possibly brown.
Demographics: 39 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 6 ft 4 in, 275 lbs, hair: Bald, eyes: Blue.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Last seen wearing dark colored swim trunks, possibly brown.; Jewelry: Jared may have on his wedding band.. Investigating agency: New Hanover Sheriff's Department | 202603565 | 2026-05-24.
Timeline of Events
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2026-05-24
13:00Jared Wheeler goes missing in the water
Jared was last seen in the ocean at Figure 8 Island while with family and friends. He was wearing dark colored swim trunks, possibly brown, and may have been wearing his wedding band.
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2026-05-24
13:10Search and rescue response initiated
911 was called within 10 minutes of Jared's absence. Coast Guard and New Hanover County Sheriff's Office Marine Unit responded and conducted a 24-hour water search with negative contact.
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Case Information
Incident:May 24, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Last Updated:July 24, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 24, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Last Updated:July 24, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9107984111
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