A search for a missing veteran BBC presenter has ended
in tragedy.
The body of Doctor Michael Mosley,
a British medical journalist and documentary producer,
was found on the Greek island of Simi June 9th,
four days after he vanished during a vacation with his
wife.
The TV personality was located on a rocky beach in
AGM Arena.
According to local officials and state news TV channel ERT
the island's mayor had joined the search efforts,
patrolling the coast on a boat with ERT journalists.
Cameraman spotted and filmed what was later determined to be
the British presenters body on the shore,
according to Reuters. The mayor said,
quote, we analyzed the recorded evidence and it was obvious
that it was unfortunately Moseley.
He was found 10 meters away from the sea,
10 to 15 meters from his destination,
the beach of Ajia Marina between a fence and a
path.
A police source tells BBC News Michael had been dead
for a few days when he was found.
The cause of his death has not been revealed.
A medical examiner has ruled out foul play and says
Michael did not appear to have injuries on him.
An autopsy is pending. Michael,
known for shows such as Trust Me I'm a Doctor
and BBC Radio Fours Just One Thing podcast and diets
that advocate intermittent fasting and low carbohydrate meals,
disappeared June 5th. He had set off on a walk
without his phone while his wife remained on the beach.
BBC News says hours later,
she reported him missing to the police.
A search operation involving drones,
a helicopter, boats, drivers and sniffer dogs was then launched,
while the Mosley's adult children,
Alex, Jack, Dan and Kate also soon arrived and see
me.
Following news of Michael's death,
his wife says in a statement that her husband took
the wrong route and,
quote, collapsed where he couldn't be easily seen by the
extensive search team,
Claire adds, per The Associated Press.
Michael was an adventurous man.
Part of what made him so special.
It's devastating to have lost Michael,
my wonderful, funny, kind and brilliant husband.
We had an incredibly lucky life together.
We loved each other very much and we're so happy
together.
Michael Mosley was 67 years old.