Body found after five-day search for Michael Mosley on Greek island of Symi (2024)

29 minutes agoBy Joel Kulasingham

What happened to Dr Michael Mosley?

Dr Michael Mosley left Saint Nikolas beach on Wednesday at 1.30pm, where he had been with his wife Clare and two friends.

He is believed to have then walked alone along a coastal path without his mobile phone to Pedi. He was caught on CCTV in the fishing village at 1.52pm close to a cafe in Pedi shielding himself underneath an umbrella.

FurtherCCTV, released to the public on Saturday,showed him then leaving Pedi and heading towards a rocky path in blazing temperatures of up to 37C. Rescuers feared he may have taken a wrong turn while trying to get back to his accommodation in the town of Symi.

He was initially feared by cops to have“fallen from a height”as he walked a rocky path leading from the beach to Pedi. However, the footage made clear he made it to the village safely and was potentially attempting a much longer route home than previously thought.

Police on Friday night then shifted their search away from the water and into the mountains where they worked around-the-clock to comb through the barren land.

The search continued on Saturday, with at least 100 rescuers and volunteers and a helicopter focused on Agia Marina. Search teams and the mayor both told The Sun the walking route can be incredibly “dangerous” and “treacherous” with no shade.

Today, 02:00By Joel Kulasingham

Dr Michael Mosley’s wife Clareconfirms missing doc’s death

Dr Michael Mosley’s wife Clare has tragically confirmed her “brilliant” and “wonderful” husband has been found dead.

In a statement shared with The Sun, she said: “I don’t know quite where to begin with this. It’s devastating to have lost Michael, my wonderful, funny, kind and brilliant husband.

“We had an incredibly lucky life together. We loved each other very much and were so happy together. I am incredibly proud of our children, their resilience and support over the past days.

“My family and I have been hugely comforted by the outpouring of love from people from around the world. It’s clear that Michael meant a huge amount to so many of you.

“We’re taking comfort in the fact that he so very nearly made it.

“He did an incredible climb, took the wrong route and collapsed where he couldn’t be easily seen by the extensive search team.

“Michael was an adventurous man, it’s part of what made him so special.

“We are so grateful to the extraordinary people on Symi who have worked tirelessly to help find him.

“Some of these people on the island, who hadn’t even heard of Michael, worked from dawn till dusk unasked. We’re also very grateful to The Press who have dealt with us with great respect.

“I feel so lucky to have our children and my amazing friends. Most of all, I feel so lucky to have had this life with Michael.”

Today, 01:00By Joel Kulasingham

Local cameraman describes moment he spotted the body

A local cameraman, who was part of a crew that was filming search and rescue teams looking for Dr Michael Mosley, has described the moment he spotted the body.

“When we went up to Agia Marina beach, I noticed outside of the fence at the end of the beach something black. I wasn’t sure so I took a close up with the camera as far as I could zoom, it was about 300m away," camerman Antonios told Sky News.

“I saw something and I wasn’t sure... We went a little bit closer, about 200m. I took the shot again but through the camera, it’s too small, I wasn’t sure, so we decided that once we came back to the cafe again we would play back the footage.

“So we took a photo of the screen with an iPhone, we zoomed in and you can clearly see there is a man, lying down.”

Antonios got emotional as he added: “The description is exactly as the guy we are looking for. I’m really sorry for the family. I’m sorry that I’m the one who found him. I wish we had better news.”

9th Jun 2024, 00:00By Joel Kulasingham

Michael Mosley's movements and where body was found

9th Jun 2024, 23:00By Joel Kulasingham

Timeline of Dr Mosley's disappearance

WEDNESDAY JUNE 5

• 1.30pm:Dr Mosley decides to walk home alone to his holiday home in the town of Symi after going for a swim at a beach
• 1.50pm: The walk home is said to take around 20 minutes from Saint Nikolaos beach despite the doctor never making it back
• 1.52pm:CCTV catches Dr Mosley walking past a shop in Pedi
• Approx 2.20pm:Witnesses claim to have seen Dr Mosley talking to an elderly man in the town with one other person present
• 2.30pm-5pm: Doc was last seen on a house camera on a treacherous path heading towards the Agia Marina
• 7.30pm:Dr Mosley's wife, Dr Clare Bailey, raises the alarmand calls cops

THURSDAY JUNE 6

• 10.30am: Police file missing person report and the search gets underway
• 11am:Police appeal for any information
• 2pm:Six firefighters, a vehicle and a drone team were all seen arriving in Symi from Rhodes
• 7pm:Helicopters deployed over the island
• 8pm:First day of the search called off for the night

FRIDAY JUNE 7

• 7amExtra police squadrons, coast guard officials, specially-trained sniffer dogs and military helicopters helped in the search
• 5pmThe first CCTV images are released of Dr Mosley with his umbrella near the Blue Corner bar

SATURDAY JUNE 8

• 7amPolice launch a search of a new area of around 7km as they step up the hunt
• 10.50am: New CCTV is released showing Mosley leaving Pedi and heading towards mountainous path
• 11amSymi's mayor says 'no chance' search will be called off until he is found
• 12pmMosley's wife Clare says thefamily will 'not lose hope' but confesses the last few days have been 'unbearable'
• 3pmA helicopter joins the search effort in the mountains

SUNDAY JUNE 9

• 10.50amBody found in the search close to caves known as 'The Abyss'
• 11amPolice say they believe the body to be that of Dr Mosley

9th Jun 2024, 22:00By Joel Kulasingham

Saleyha Ahsan says Michael Mosley 'was an inspiration'

Michael Mosley’s former co-presenter Saleyha Ahsan says the missing TV doctor "was an inspiration".

“He lived and breathed his work. He was an inspiration. I hate even saying was – isan inspiration,” she told Sky News.

“He really expanded medicine. He made it accessible to so many and so doable and really in reach and touchable,” she added.

9th Jun 2024, 21:30By Joel Kulasingham

Professor Alice Roberts pays tribute

Academic and TV presenter Professor Alice Roberts paid tribute to Michael Mosley after news emerged that a body had been found on the Greek island of Symi.

"The fragility of life is so shocking," Roberts wrote in a post on X/Twitter. "I’ve known Michael Mosley for many years - as a tv producer specialising in science and medicine. He was the executive producer of my 2009 series Human Journey.

"When he started presenting as well as producing, we made several science programmes together. And we met up at Hay Festival just 2 weeks ago. I can’t believe he’s gone. My thoughts are with his bereaved family."

9th Jun 2024, 21:00By Joel Kulasingham

'We have been able to identify him'

Police believe the body found in the Greek Island of Symi is that of missing TV doctor Michael Mosley, however it awaits formal identification.

The body - found a 30 minute walk from where Dr Mosley was last seen - was discovered behind a fence close to the rocky coast by a barman.

A police spokesperson told The Sun today "there was no question" the man was Dr Mosley.

"We have been able to identify him from his watch and clothes," said police spokesperson Konstantina Dimoglou.

"He was found close to a cave on a rocky beach. How long he had survived there is hard to tell but he had walked a very long way. He was close to where he wanted to get to."

9th Jun 2024, 20:30By Joel Kulasingham

Pictured:Police and locals at the scene where the body was found

9th Jun 2024, 20:00By Joel Kulasingham

Mayor of Symi speaks after body was found

The mayor of Symi, Eleftherios Papakalodouk, told Greek outlet SKAI: "The body was found on land 10 meters from the beach, next to a plot fence, which is why it had not been found for so many days.

"I don't know what to say... 200 people are on this beach every day and many boats come and go every day."

Papakalodoukas added: "It is unclear if he had an accident or if he felt unwell."

Locals at the chaotic scene told The Sun it is "shocking" news amid the major search operation that has gripped the small island.

9th Jun 2024, 20:00By Joel Kulasingham

Mayor of Symi speaks after body was found

The mayor of Symi, Eleftherios Papakalodouk, told Greek outlet SKAI: "The body was found on land 10 meters from the beach, next to a plot fence, which is why it had not been found for so many days.

"I don't know what to say... 200 people are on this beach every day and many boats come and go every day."

Papakalodoukas added: "It is unclear if he had an accident or if he felt unwell."

Locals at the chaotic scene told The Sun it is "shocking" news amid the major search operation that has gripped the small island.

9th Jun 2024, 19:30By Joel Kulasingham

Barman reveals moment he found the body

The barman who first saw the body believed to be that of missing TV doctor Michael Mosley has detailed the moment he "saw an image of a person".

For five days, Mosley seeminglydisappeared without a traceafter going for a coastal walk on the Greek Island of Symi, prompting amajor search operationinvolvinghelicopters, divers, dogs, and drones.

Ilias Tsavaris, 38, the bar manager at Agia Marina, told The Sun: "I walked up 30 metres and I saw an image of a person, I said is that...I went closer and closer.

"I called the owners, him and the other guy, and they called the police."

He continued: "He came from Pedi okay, and he didn't come to the restaurant, if he had walked through there [the bar] we would have checked the cameras."

Ilias added: "Rescuers had searched that area everyday with helicopters."

9th Jun 2024, 19:00By Joel Kulasingham

Body found in search for missing TV doctor Michael Mosley

The remains are awaiting formal identification.

Police officials say they believe the body to be that of the missing Brit TV presenter.

9th Jun 2024, 18:30By Joel Kulasingham

Inside Dr Michael Mosley’s marriage

It is widely reported that Dr Claire Bailey and Dr Michael Mosley met on his very first day at UCL Medical School.

He had previously studied philosophy, politics and economics at New College, Oxford.

However, the year that the couple met has not been reported.

The couple has been married since 1987.

9th Jun 2024, 18:00By Joel Kulasingham

Meet Dr Mosley’s wife

Dr Clare Baileyis aBuckinghamshire-based GP who works in the field ofnutrition and dietetics— as well as being the wife ofTV doctor Michael Mosley.

She specialises in helping patientslose weight, reduce their blood sugars and putdiabetes into remission.

Clare is also a bestselling author who has written books including 8-Week Blood Sugar Diet Recipe Book,Clever Guts Diet Recipe Book, The Fast 800 Recipe BookandThe Fast 800 Easy.

9th Jun 2024, 17:30By Joel Kulasingham

Dr Mosley has four kids

Dr Claire Bailey and Dr Michael Mosley share fourchildrentogether — three sons and one daughter.

Their sons are called Dan, Alex and Jack, and their daughter is called Kate.

Mosley once opened up about his daughter in an interview withThe Sydney Morning Herald, saying: “Our daughter Kate is exactly like her mother — sociable and very likeable.”

9th Jun 2024, 17:00By Joel Kulasingham

This Morning stars pay tribute to show doctor

Stars of ITV and This Morning have paid tribute to show doctor Michael Mosley.

Julia Hartley Brewer, Piers Morgan and Anthea Turner were among the many to pay tribute, after a body was found in the Greek Island of Symi following a five-day search for Mosley.

SAD DEVELOPMENT This Morning stars pay tribute to doctor Michael Mosley as body is found

9th Jun 2024, 16:30By Joel Kulasingham

Who is Dr Michael Mosley?

Dr Michael Mosley is a TV presenter and health expert known for his work with the BBC - with regular appearances on The One Show.

He is a diet expert who advocated for intermittent fasting, low-carb diets and has written books promoting keto.

Born in India, he studied philosophy, politics and economics and worked as a banker before graduating from medical school.

He joined the BBC in 1985 as an assistant producer, and quickly rose through the ranks - becoming a popular presenter.

Dr Michael worked on programmes such The Human Face with Professor Robert Winston - and Inventions that Changed The World with Jeremy Clarkson.

Eventually fronting his own shows and regularly appearing on breakfast television, he gained a reputation as a diet guru.

He also hosted the BBC podcast Just One Thing.

The TV star is married to Clare Bailey, a GP, and they have four children.

9th Jun 2024, 16:00By Joel Kulasingham

Where did Dr Michael Mosley go missing?

Dr Michael Mosley went missing after going for a walk at St Nicholas Beach in Symi.

Temperatures in Symi, which is near Rhodes, reached high 30s this week.

9th Jun 2024, 15:30By Joel Kulasingham

TV doctor ‘wasn’t feeling well’ before disappearance

Dr Michael Mosley was feeling unwell before his disappearance, reports claim.

Greek journalist Ionna Niaoti told Talk TV: “It is understood that about 1.30pm local time, he said he was not feeling very well and he wanted to return home.

“So he went to a coastal path reaching the closest the village of Pedi, and this was the last time somebody saw him in Pedi.”

9th Jun 2024, 15:00By Joel Kulasingham

What happened to Dr Michael Mosley?

Dr Michael Mosley left Saint Nikolas beach on Wednesday at 1.30pm, where he had been with his wife Clare and two friends.

He is believed to have then walked alone along a coastal path without his mobile phone to Pedi. He was caught on CCTV in the fishing village at 1.52pm close to a cafe in Pedi shielding himself underneath an umbrella.

FurtherCCTV, released to the public on Saturday,showed him then leaving Pedi and heading towards a rocky path in blazing temperatures of up to 37C. Rescuers feared he may have taken a wrong turn while trying to get back to his accommodation in the town of Symi.

He was initially feared by cops to have"fallen from a height"as he walked a rocky path leading from the beach to Pedi. However, the footage made clear he made it to the village safely and was potentially attempting a much longer route home than previously thought.

Police on Friday night then shifted their search away from the water and into the mountains where they worked around-the-clock to comb through the barren land.

The search continued on Saturday, with at least 100 rescuers and volunteers and a helicopter focused on Agia Marina. Search teams and the mayor both told The Sun the walking route can be incredibly “dangerous” and “treacherous” with no shade.

9th Jun 2024, 14:30By Joel Kulasingham

Dr Michael Mosley’s wife Clare confirms missing doc's death

Dr Michael Mosley’s wife Clare has tragically confirmed her "brilliant" and "wonderful" husband has been found dead.

In a statement shared with The Sun, she said: "I don’t know quite where to begin with this. It’s devastating to have lost Michael, my wonderful, funny, kind and brilliant husband.

"We had an incredibly lucky life together. We loved each other very much and were so happy together. I am incredibly proud of our children, their resilience and support over the past days.

"My family and I have been hugely comforted by the outpouring of love from people from around the world. It’s clear that Michael meant a huge amount to so many of you.

"We’re taking comfort in the fact that he so very nearly made it.

"He did an incredible climb, took the wrong route and collapsed where he couldn’t be easily seen by the extensive search team.

"Michael was an adventurous man, it’s part of what made him so special.

"We are so grateful to the extraordinary people on Symi who have worked tirelessly to help find him.

"Some of these people on the island, who hadn’t even heard of Michael, worked from dawn till dusk unasked. We’re also very grateful to The Press who have dealt with us with great respect.

"I feel so lucky to have our children and my amazing friends. Most of all, I feel so lucky to have had this life with Michael."

9th Jun 2024, 14:00By Joel Kulasingham

Local cameraman describes moment he spotted the body

A local cameraman, who was part of a crew that was filming search and rescue teams looking for Dr Michael Mosley, has described the moment he spotted the body.

“When we went up to Agia Marina beach, I noticed outside of the fence at the end of the beach something black. I wasn’t sure so I took a close up with the camera as far as I could zoom, it was about 300m away," camerman Antonios told Sky News.

“I saw something and I wasn’t sure... We went a little bit closer, about 200m. I took the shot again but through the camera, it’s too small, I wasn’t sure, so we decided that once we came back to the cafe again we would play back the footage.

“So we took a photo of the screen with an iPhone, we zoomed in and you can clearly see there is a man, lying down.”

Antonios got emotional as he added: “The description is exactly as the guy we are looking for. I’m really sorry for the family. I’m sorry that I’m the one who found him. I wish we had better news.”

9th Jun 2024, 13:30By Joel Kulasingham

Michael Mosley's movements and where body was found

9th Jun 2024, 13:00By Joel Kulasingham

Timeline of Dr Mosley's disappearance

WEDNESDAY JUNE 5

• 1.30pm:Dr Mosley decides to walk home alone to his holiday home in the town of Symi after going for a swim at a beach
• 1.50pm: The walk home is said to take around 20 minutes from Saint Nikolaos beach despite the doctor never making it back
• 1.52pm:CCTV catches Dr Mosley walking past a shop in Pedi
• Approx 2.20pm:Witnesses claim to have seen Dr Mosley talking to an elderly man in the town with one other person present
• 2.30pm-5pm: Doc was last seen on a house camera on a treacherous path heading towards the Agia Marina
• 7.30pm:Dr Mosley's wife, Dr Clare Bailey, raises the alarmand calls cops

THURSDAY JUNE 6

• 10.30am: Police file missing person report and the search gets underway
• 11am:Police appeal for any information
• 2pm:Six firefighters, a vehicle and a drone team were all seen arriving in Symi from Rhodes
• 7pm:Helicopters deployed over the island
• 8pm:First day of the search called off for the night

FRIDAY JUNE 7

• 7amExtra police squadrons, coast guard officials, specially-trained sniffer dogs and military helicopters helped in the search
• 5pmThe first CCTV images are released of Dr Mosley with his umbrella near the Blue Corner bar

SATURDAY JUNE 8

• 7amPolice launch a search of a new area of around 7km as they step up the hunt
• 10.50am: New CCTV is released showing Mosley leaving Pedi and heading towards mountainous path
• 11amSymi's mayor says 'no chance' search will be called off until he is found
• 12pmMosley's wife Clare says thefamily will 'not lose hope' but confesses the last few days have been 'unbearable'
• 3pmA helicopter joins the search effort in the mountains

SUNDAY JUNE 9

• 10.50amBody found in the search close to caves known as 'The Abyss'
• 11amPolice say they believe the body to be that of Dr Mosley