Car sales manager Matthew Whale, 52, from Killay, Swansea, was found dead in the water off a popular beach after leaving notes to his relatives at home
A 52 year old man was discovered dead in the sea off a well-loved beach, after he left notes for his family.
Matthew Whale, a car sales manager from Killay, Swansea, was found deceased in the water off one of Wales’ most frequented beaches.
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He was found by rescue teams on 7 March, deceased in the water with minor injuries. The tragic discovery came a day after his family reported him missing, an inquest heard.
Swansea Coroners’ Court heard on Tuesday that Mr Whale had left several notes for his family at his home. His family immediately alerted South Wales Police after finding the notes, sparking a massive search. The multi-agency hunt involved Mountain Rescue and HM Coastguard.
Investigators located Mr Whale’s car was in the Rhossili car park and CCTV cameras captured him walking towards Worms Head hours before volunteers found him in the sea.
The inquest heard that he was found with minor injuries and no immediately apparent significant signs of trauma. Mr Whale’s body was transported to hospital at 1.05pm on 7 March, and police confirmed there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death, reports Wales Online.
Coroner Aled Griffiths told the brief hearing that he had reason to suspect Mr Whale’s death was unnatural and adjourned for a full inquest to be held on 25 August. He extended his condolences to Mr Whale’s family.
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