Body found in Lulworth Bay in search for missing diver
A major search was launched after the man in his 60's went didn't return from diving off Lulworth on Saturday afternoon
Last updated 11th Aug 2021
Officers have sadly found the body of a man who went missing when he was diving off the coast of Lulworth Cove on Saturday (7th August.)
Carvalho Ildelindo da Silveira, aged in his 60s and from Bramdean in Hampshire, was last seen in the water at around 4.15pm and was reported missing to the RNLI at around 8.15pm.
At around 3.05pm on Tuesday (10 August) divers from Devon & Cornwall Police, with assistance from the Dorset Police Marine Section, very sadly located the body of man in Lulworth Bay.
Although formal identification has not yet taken place, it is believed to be that of Carvalho. His family has been informed of the very sad news.
The death is not being treated as suspicious and HM Coroner has been made aware.
Chief Inspector Gavin House, of Dorset Police, said:
“Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of Carvalho at this extremely difficult time.
“Officers would like to thank everyone who shared the original appeal as well as colleagues from all the partner agencies who assisted in the search.”