Body located on River Dart identified as missing elderly man

79-year-old David Evans was first reported missing on 20th December.

Author: Luke ReeveyPublished 6th Feb 2025

Police say a body located on the River Dart on Friday 17th January has now been identified as 79-year-old David Evans.

David had been reported missing from the Dartmouth water taxi on Friday 20th December between 3-3:30pm.

His family have been informed and a file has been prepared for the coroner.

David- who was born in London- was a retired college lecturer, who lived on a boat on the Dartmouth Harbour.

The Coastguard, harbour, and RNLI all conduct searches of the water when he was first reported missing.

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