A BODY has been found in the search for a man who went missing after a boat was involved in a severe fatal collision.
The man had gone missing following the horrific crash involving a rigid hulled inflatable boat – that killed another man – near Tipner, Portsmouth, at around 7.20pm on Thursday.
Emergency services rushed to the scene that evening, quickly taking a man in his 60s to hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
A major search was launched that evening for the missing man, also aged in his 60s.
Tragically, police have confirmed they recovered a body yesterday morning.
In an update today, they said: “The body of a man was found yesterday morning (Tuesday 19 August), following a collision involving a private rigid hulled inflatable boat near Tipner in Portsmouth at around 7.20pm on Thursday 14 August.
“While formal identification has not yet taken place, the man’s family have been informed and continue to be supported by specially trained officers.
“A file will be prepared for the coroner.
“Police and the man’s family would like to thank everyone who shared our appeal, contacted us with information or helped with the searches.
“The family of man in his 60s from Emsworth, who was subsequently pronounced dead in hospital on Thursday following the incident, also continue to be supported by specially trained officers.”
Senior Investigating Officer Detective Superintendent Abbie Leeson said: “We are aware the community has been both saddened and shocked by this incident and we want to reassure you that our enquiries to establish the full circumstances are ongoing.”
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