Body recovered in search for missing diver off the Dorset coast

A major search operation was launched by the coastguard yesterday morning

Author: Maria GreenwoodPublished 29th Aug 2023

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."

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