Michael Mosley was spotted on CCTV around the island, including in the moments before a fall (Image: Handout)
In a heartbreaking revelation, CCTV footage appears to have captured the final moments of popular TV doctor, Dr Michael Mosley, who was found deceased near Agia Marina beach on the Greek island of Symi. Still shrouded in mystery, his cause of death is under investigation, with his body now being transported to Rhodes for a detailed autopsy.
Confirming the tragic news, Dr Clare Bailey Mosley identified her late husband’s body, describing the loss as „devastating“. Since then, a flood of mournful tributes have streamed in from former colleagues and the legion of followers who swore by his health advice.
The deciphered footage reportedly shows an individual believed to be the TV doctor navigating a precarious rocky slope adjacent to a fence before falling from sight. Discovered later, his bag was located merely „20 feet“ from where the beloved health guru’s body lay, having been pinpointed by camera team.
Dr Clare Bailey shed light on her husband’s final hours, the 67-year-old appeared to have embarked on an „incredible climb, took the wrong route and collapsed where he couldn’t be easily seen“ by rescuers after having departed from his wife and friends at Agios Nikolaos beach on Wednesday.
Although no evidence of foul play has been discovered in the initial examination conducted by the coroner, comprehensive tests are scheduled to take place in Rhodes on the father-of-four to ascertain the exact circumstances of his untimely demise
CCTV of Michael Mosley taken at 1.30pm from Greek TV (Image: Handout)
The tragic passing of renowned science broadcaster Michael Mosley has left friends, family, and fans in deep mourning. His groundbreaking work on science and health programmes has been widely celebrated.
BBC’s Chris van Tulleken, who worked alongside Mosley in „Trust Me, I’m A Doctor,“ honoured him as „one of the most important broadcasters of the last few decades“.
„Michael wasn’t just a rock solid friend, he was an incredibly generous human to everyone he worked with,“ Van Tulleken expressed on X, the platform that replaced Twitter.
Greek Red Cross team search the hills between the towns of Symi and Pedi for missing doctor Michael Mosley (Image: Tim Merry/Mirror Express)
Van Tulleken extended his heartfelt condolences to Mosley’s family and commended Mosley’s wife Clare, recalling their recent live show as „funny, informative, scientific, warm and centred around family“.
Fellow presenter Dr Saleyha Ahsan from „Trust Me, I’m A Doctor“ referred to Mosley as „a national treasure“ and lauded his talent for making complex scientific concepts understandable to the public.
Mimi Spencer, who collaborated with Mosley on The Fast Diet, remembered him as „immediately likeable, genuinely funny“ and someone who radiated „innate enthusiasm about life“. Meanwhile, physicist and television host Brian Cox regarded Mosley as a „mentor“ to aspiring science broadcasters.
Mosley’s career transitioned from practicing medicine in London to becoming a prominent media figure, where he excelled as a presenter, documentary filmmaker, author, and columnist.
In a heart-wrenching statement released through his agent, Dr Bailey Mosley expressed her profound grief: „I don’t know quite where to begin with this.“
She continued, mourning her late husband: „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.“
Dr Mosley was found just meters from the pictured bar and restaurant area (Image: PA Wire/PA Images)
Dr Mosley also shared her pride in their children’s strength during this difficult time: „I am incredibly proud of our children, their resilience and support over the past days. My family and I have been hugely comforted by the outpouring of love from people from around the world. It’s clear that Michael meant a huge amount to so many of you.“
Reflecting on the tragic circumstances of his passing, she said: „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. Michael was an adventurous man, it’s part of what made him so special.“
Reports of CCTV footage showing Dr Mosley falling near to where he was found on a Greek hillside have emerged (Image: PA Media)
The family has been deeply appreciative of the local community’s efforts: „We are so grateful to the extraordinary people on Symi“ who dedicated themselves to the search, some „working from dawn until dusk unasked.“
Concluding her message, Dr Mosley expressed her gratitude for her life with Michael: „I feel so lucky to have our children and my amazing friends. Most of all, I feel so lucky to have had this life with Michael. Thank you all.“
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Earlier in the week, Mosley’s four children, who joined their mother on the Greek island of Symi to assist in the search, faced the sorrowful discovery of their father’s body on Sunday morning beneath a fence near Agia Marina beach, set against a backdrop of challenging terrain.
Police were called to Agia Marina approximately 20 minutes after a body was discovered some 90 metres from the coastline, with firefighters arriving shortly after 2pm local time to transport the body away from the island by boat.
Dr Michael Mosley with his wife Clare Bailey in 2013 (Alamy/PA) (Image: No credit)
On Saturday, an emergency services helicopter conducted extensive searches over the rugged terrain of Symi between Pedi bay and Agia Marina, eventually hovering above the location where the body was subsequently found.
Ilias Tsavaris, 38, the manager of Agia Marina bar, was among the first to spot the body alongside reporters after the island’s mayor noticed „saw something“ near the bar’s fence and informed the staff.
HAUNTING CCTV footage appears to show British presenter Michael Mosley just half an hour after he left his wife at a beach in Greece.Still pictures seemingly taken from the video show the TV doctor dressed in a dark shirt and a cap, resting an umbrella on his shoulder.https://flashnews.gr/post/800190/symi-thriler-me-tin-exafanisi-tou-michael-mosley-sto-fos-nees-fotografies/ (Image: Handout)
The search operation had been expansive, unfolding under perilous conditions and sweltering heat, involving police officers, firefighters equipped with drones, Greek Red Cross personnel, divers, a search dog, and a helicopter.
Greek officials redirected their efforts on Saturday following the emergence of CCTV footage from a residence at the edge of a small marina in Pedi, which captured the broadcaster walking towards a mountain path around 2pm local time on Wednesday.
Emergency services on a boat at Agia Marina in Symi, Greece, where a body has been discovered during a search and rescue operation for TV doctor and columnist Michael Mosley, after he went missing while on holiday. Police and firefighters have been using drones to scour the island, which is part of the Dodecanese island chain and is about 25 miles north of Rhodes. Picture date: Sunday June 9, 2024. PA Photo. Mosley, known for popularising the 5:2 diet and for his appearances on The One Show and This Morning, is reported to have vanished after setting off on a walk to the centre of the island on Wednesday. See PA story SHOWBIZ Mosley. Photo credit should read: Yui Mok/PA Wire (Image: PA)
Sophie Laurimore, director of The Soho Agency which represented Mosley, expressed „profound sadness“ at the loss of the „wise, wonderful and lovely man“.
She remarked: „Our hearts are with Clare and the children. Michael was unique. The work he did was important. We will miss him dreadfully.“