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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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Lead #1What was the water condition, temperature, and current on May 24, 2026 at Figure 8 Island that day?
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Lead #2Were there other beachgoers or swimmers who witnessed Jared enter the water or observed anything unusual?
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Lead #3Has any personal item (wedding band, swim trunks, or other clothing) been recovered from the beach or water?
Jared Urson Wheeler, a 39-year-old male, disappeared on May 24, 2026, while swimming in the ocean at Figure 8 Island in Wilmington, North Carolina. His family noticed his absence within minutes and immediately called 911, prompting a rapid Coast Guard and sheriff's marine response that searched for 24 hours without finding him. The circumstances of his disappearance—whether accidental drowning, medical emergency, or other cause—remain unknown, and continued awareness may help uncover new information.
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Lead #4Did Jared have any known medical conditions, swimming ability limitations, or reason for concern that day?
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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
13:00Last seen in water
Jared Urson Wheeler last seen swimming in the ocean at Figure 8 Island beach while with family and friends. Wearing dark colored (possibly brown) swim trunks and possibly a wedding band.
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2026-05-24
13:10911 call and search initiated
Family noted Jared's absence within 10 minutes and called 911. Coast Guard and New Hanover County Sheriff's Office Marine Unit responded and conducted 24-hour water search with negative results.
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Case Information
Incident:May 24, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Last Updated:July 18, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 24, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Last Updated:July 18, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9107984111
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