The body of Tod Friend, the Tomales Bay Oyster Company co-owner who went missing while on a boat in Tomales Bay, has been found dead, according to employees of the eatery.

Friend, 70, aka, Charles Friend, went missing around 3:15 p.m. last Tuesday in Tomales Bay, Marin County, CA.

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Authorities found a motorboat going around in circles without anyone inside, officials said. The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office, California Highway Patrol, and U.S. Coast Guard aided in the search. source

The company said in a statement:

“We are deeply saddened by his loss but also heartened by the outpouring of love from all of our extended family and friends.”

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends at this difficult time.