A deceased individual has been found on a Dorset beach following the passage of Storm Darragh, which wreaked havoc across the UK.
The body, identified as that of an unnamed male, was located on the shore at Worth Matravers, close to Swanage, Dorset, yesterday morning around 11 am.
This man is believed to be the third individual who has perished during the storm, following the tragic incident where a football coach lost his life when a tree collapsed onto his vehicle in Lancashire, and another man, who has yet to be identified, also died when a tree fell onto his car in Edington.
Law enforcement stated that they received a call regarding the incident shortly after 11:30 am yesterday. Medical personnel transported the man’s remains away from the beach, and an autopsy will be conducted over the coming days to ascertain the cause of death.
The incident is currently not being regarded as suspicious.
A representative from Dorset police commented: ‘Our officers are actively looking into the man’s identity and the conditions surrounding his death, which is presently classified as unexplained.’
‘We received notification at 11:37 am today (Sunday) about a body discovered on the beach in the Chapman’s Pool area of Worth Matravers, Swanage.’
‘Our officers responded in collaboration with HM Coastguard and the ambulance service, establishing a cordon to facilitate emergency services in addressing the situation.’
‘This death is being considered unexplained, and the body has been retrieved.’
‘Investigations will continue on behalf of the Dorset coroner to confirm the identity of the individual and the circumstances of his death.’
The fourth named storm of the season caused substantial devastation last week, with powerful winds and intense rainfall leaving tens of thousands without power by Monday morning.
A rugby club in Wales suffered severe damage as its roof was torn off by strong winds, while North Yorkshire Police are currently searching for an 85-year-old man who was last seen heading to the shops on Saturday.
Additionally, commuters have been alerted to anticipate cancellations and delays in train services on the West Coast Main Line connecting London Euston and Scotland early on Monday.
The weather alerts were lifted at 6 pm last night, with the Met Office indicating that winds and rainfall will gradually diminish by Wednesday; however, temperatures will remain in the single digits.
Nine cows also perished during the storm when a power cable was blown down upon them in Cornwall.
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