Body recovered at Jordan Lake, investigation underway

CHATHAM COUNTY, N.C. (WTVD) -- A body was recovered at Jordan Lake on Tuesday afternoon, the Chatham County Sheriff's Office said.

It happened near Farrington Point Boat Ramp, 605 Farrington Point Road.

The sheriff's office said it was in the preliminary stages of an investigation. The road was closed at Farrington Point Road and Lystra Road (SR 1717) while investigators worked the scene. It reopened around 6:30 p.m.

Anyone who has observed suspicious activity in the area of Farrington Road or Jordan Lake is asked to please call the Chatham County Sheriff's Office at (919) 542-2911.

No other details were immediately released.