A tragic discovery has been made in the ongoing search for a missing 58-year-old man, as a body was found in the Minnis Bay area of Birchington earlier today.
Police were alerted to the situation by the coastguard at approximately 12:40 PM. Upon arrival at the scene, they discovered the lifeless body of an individual.
The deceased individual has not been formally identified as of yet. However, authorities have notified the family of a 58-year-old man who had been reported missing earlier in the day. The missing man, identified as Graham Sharratt, was last seen in the Minnis Bay area around 1 AM.
Despite the heart-wrenching discovery, law enforcement has indicated that no foul play is suspected in this case. The circumstances surrounding the individual’s passing are not considered suspicious. A report will be compiled and presented to the coroner as part of the investigative process.
This sad turn of events marks a sombre day for the community and the family of Graham Sharratt, who had been anxiously awaiting news of his whereabouts.