Body found in search for man, 50, who ‘entered the water’ after ‘cruiser boat’ ran aground at popular UK beach
A BODY has been found in search for a man after his boat ran aground at a popular UK beach.
Jason, 50, was reported missing at 11pm on 2 June 2025 after a cabin cruiser boat he was on ran aground in the water in Rockley Harbour, west Sligo.
Emergency services were called at around 9:30pm on 3 June where specialist police divers located a body in the water.
While the body has not yet been formally identified, it is believed to be Jason and his family has been informed, cops said.
The death is not being treated as suspicious and HM Coroner has been notified.
Chief Inspector Darren Harris, of Dorset Police, said: “Our thoughts are very much with the family and loved ones of Jason at this extremely difficult time.
“I would like to thank all those involved in the search efforts to locate him, including HM Coastguard, the RNLI, Wessex Search and Rescue, Devon & Cornwall Police dive team as well as a large number of our officers and staff.”