Man dies after body recovered from Coate Water by emergency services

Wiltshire Police have said there are no "suspicious circumstances" over his death

Author: Rory GannonPublished 12th Nov 2026

A man has died after police recovered a body from the water at an outdoor swimming area in Swindon.

Wiltshire Police confirmed that a man in his 40s had died after receiving reports of a man in difficulty at Coate Water.

Paramedics and members from the South West Ambulance Service were also called to the scene to deal with the incident on Thursday (November 12th).

In a statement, officers said they are still at the scene - with the area surrounding Coate Water being cordoned off as the operation takes place.

The force added that there are thought to be no "suspicious circumstances" surrounding the man's death.

In addition, the police force asked members of the public to avoid the area if possible as it carries out forensic enquiries.

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