Body found in search for missing Portland man

Police say the man's death is not being treated as suspicious

Author: Lizzie CouttsPublished 14th May 2026

A body has been found in the search for a missing man from Portland.

Gary, aged 59, was last seen on the afternoon of Thursday 23 April 2026.

Police say body was discovered on Friday 8 May 2026 in the sea off the coast of Salcombe.

Although formal identification has not yet taken place, police believe the remains are those of Gary.

Officers say his family have been informed and his death is not being treated as suspicious.

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