Body recovered in search for missing diver off the Dorset coast
A major search operation was launched by the coastguard yesterday morning
The body of a missing diver has been found off the Dorset coast.
A major search and rescue operation was launched by the coastguard yesterday morning.
The body of a man, believed to be in his 40's and from Hampshire, was recovered from the water off Portland Bill yesterday afternoon.
A Dorset Police spokesperson said:
"At 3.40pm on Monday 28 August 2023, Dorset Police received a report from the coastguard that a diver who had been missing since the morning had been located in the water of Portland.
"Sadly, the diver – believed to be a man in his 40s and from Hampshire – was pronounced dead.
"His next of kin have been informed and the coroner has been notified."