Missing Person (Deceased) Dartmoor Serious incident

Derriford Hospital

Wednesday, 3 June 2026

A multi-agency search was conducted for a 52-year-old male reported missing from Derriford Hospital over two days. The initial searches took place in woodland and overgrown areas near the hospital, with efforts continuing on Thursday before the individual was located deceased on Friday afternoon.

Outcome: Fatal Outcome

Teams involved

Dartmoor SRT Tavistock — team website ↗
Dartmoor SRT Plymouth — team website ↗

Sources

03.06.2026 Missing male, Derriford Dartmoor SRT Tavistock report
2026 Callouts Dartmoor SRT Plymouth report

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