Body found in search for Lancashire man missing in North Yorkshire

Police believe it's 66 year old Samuel Smith from Colne

Police believe the body is that of Samuel Smith
Author: Richard MuriePublished 18th Mar 2026

A body's been found by North Yorkshire Police looking for a Lancashire man missing from a holiday park near Skipton.

They've not released any further details but tell us that they believe it's that of 66 year old Samuel Smith from Colne who had been missing since March 2nd when he visited the Tarn House Holiday Park at Stirton.

His family - who last weekend were joined by volunteers to carry out a search for him in the area - has been informed.

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