Dorset Police says a body was discovered in the sea off the coast of Salcombe in Devon on the afternoon of Friday 8 May 2026. The discovery came during the search for Gary, a 59-year-old man from Portland who had been missing since Thursday 23 April. Formal identification has not yet taken place, but police say it is believed to be Gary and his family has been informed. Officers said their thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time. The death is not being treated as suspicious.
Dorset Police says a body was discovered in the sea off the coast of Salcombe in Devon on the afternoon of Friday 8 May 2026.
The discovery came during the search for Gary, a 59-year-old man from Portland who had been missing since Thursday 23 April.
Formal identification has not yet taken place, but police say it is believed to be Gary and his family has been informed.
Officers said their thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.
The death is not being treated as suspicious.
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