New heartbreaking details have emerged after TV doctor Michael Mosley's body was discovered on a Greek island.
The British TV presenter was found close to a coastal resort on Sunday (June 9) after he went missing on the Greek island of Symi on Wednesday (June 5).
After days of frantic searching, a body was found near a dangerous cave complex ominously known to locals as the Abyss, along with an umbrella.
The body was spotted by a local camera crew, and has since been identified as the 67-year-old, who began his journey at the BBC as a trainee assistant producer in 1985.
It is believed Dr. Mosley left the beach at Saint Nikolas, where he had been with his wife Dr. Clare Bailey, and two friends, before walking back alone to Pedi, on the Greek island of Symi, without his cell phone.
The walk from Pedi to Agia Marina - which can only be accessed by water taxi or foot - usually takes 30 to 40 minutes, raising fears that he may have gotten lost.
According to News.com.au, CCTV footage obtained by The Sun showed the TV doctor extremely close to safety before he seemed to collapse at the spot where his body was found.
In the unreleased clip referenced by the publications, Dr. Mosley is reportedly seen moving toward the wall and barbed wire fence, before abruptly descending. It’s not clear whether he fell or sat down under the sun.
In addition to this, a customer was apparently spotted in the restaurant area of the nearby beach bar, but they did not seem to notice Dr. Mosley’s presence.
Dr. Mosley's wife, Dr. Clare Bailey, confirmed the tragedy in a heartbreaking statement, writing: “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," per The Guardian.
Bailey said that she and her four children, whom she shares with her late husband, take comfort in the fact that their loved one “had almost made it,” after his body was found.
“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," she noted.
The presenter's wife shared that she was “incredibly proud” of the couple’s children and their resilience and support. She also added that her husband was an adventurous man, which was “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," she continued. "We’re also very grateful to the press who have dealt with us with great respect."
Our thoughts remain with Dr. Mosley's loved ones at this time.
