Ryan Ford dies in fatal New Bern drowning
Fatal New Bern drowning death of Ryan Ford – Obituary
Ryan Ford, 51, was pronounced dead after being found in the Trent River at a private marina in New Bern. The body was discovered around 1:25 p.m. Sunday behind Sky Sail Boulevard, with a bystander pulling him from the water before police arrived.
Authorities reported that Ford had been staying on a friend’s boat at the New Bern Grand Marina at the time of the incident. An autopsy completed Monday confirmed drowning as the cause of death, and police stated there were no signs of foul play or injuries suggesting a struggle. The investigation has been closed, with officials treating the case as an accidental drowning.