Autopsy: Man found in Durham woods drowned

Durham, N.C. — The death of a man found in woods off Woodcroft Parkway in January was ruled to be an accidental drowning, according to autopsy results released Friday.

Willis Bobbylee Portee, 29, of Durham, was found dead under water in a creek on Jan. 15, the autopsy says. He was reported missing shortly before Christmas, police said.