Coroner rules death of Dr Michael Mosley ‘unascertainable’ but ‘likely heatstroke’

Dr Michael Mosley probably died of heatstroke on his fateful solo walk on a Greek island, a coroner has ruled.

The broadcaster and Daily Mail columnist vanished on June 5 on Symi, where he was on holiday with his wife Dr Clare Bailey.

Dr Mosley had embarked on a walk along a coastal path in the searing heat, estimated to have reached 40C.

His body was found just metres from a beach bar along the perimeter of the Agia Marina beach resort, four days into a search that involved emergency services, aircraft, drones and sniffer dogs.

Crispin Butler, senior coroner for Buckinghamshire, said the cause of death was “indeterminate” and “unascertainable” but “was most likely attributable either to heatstroke (accidental) or non-identified pathological cause”.

In written findings, Mr Butler said that Dr Mosley’s death was not a result of homicide, suicide or an accident related to injuries.

A document from the coroner said Dr Mosley had set off with a litre of water and a biscuit, and had a hat and umbrella, but had left his mobile phone behind.

Recording an open conclusion, Mr Butler said Dr Mosley “collapsed and died” in a rocky area near Agia Marina beach.