THE body of a man was found near Studland Beach yesterday evening.
Dorset Police received a report around 10pm that a dead body had been seen in the area.
A police spokesman said: "After a search, with assistance from the coastguard, the body was found.
"The body, believed to be that of a Bournemouth man in his 70s, has been recovered and the coroner has been notified."
The man's next of kin have been informed and police say they are not treating the death as suspicious.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel