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Body of missing Poole man found in Rockley Harbour

Dorset Police have ruled his death non-suspicious following the recovery of a body believed to be the man reported missing Monday night.

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Overview

  • Jason, a 50-year-old from Poole, entered the water Monday night near Napier Road after his cabin cruiser ran aground.
  • Dorset Police launched a search alongside HM Coastguard, the RNLI, Wessex Search and Rescue and the Devon & Cornwall Police dive team.
  • Specialist police divers recovered a body in Rockley Harbour shortly after 9:30 PM on Tuesday.
  • Officers believe the remains to be Jason and family members have been informed.
  • The HM Coroner will oversee formal identification of the body and conclude the investigation into the circumstances of his death.