New footage has emerged showing how close Dr Michael Mosley was to safety before his tragic death on the Greek island of Symi. The 67-year-old television doctor and presenter collapsed just metres away from a busy tourist spot after a solo hike from a beach. His body was recovered following a five-day search, reportedly spotted by a camera operator working for local television network ERT.
Dr Mosley's post-mortem in Rhodes has confirmed the time of death and ruled out foul play. Greek publication ProTherma reports that the coroner believes Dr Mosley sat down with his hand on a nearby terrace, casting doubt on previous reports of a fall. The coroner, Grigoris Leon, told Greek newspaper Ta Nea that exhaustion was the most likely cause, stating: 'The most likely thing in these conditions is for a person of this age to walk under the sun and in a rocky environment, at some point the body will be exhausted.'
Dr Mosley's wife, Dr Clare Bailey Mosley, paid tribute to her husband of four decades, saying: '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.' In one of his last interviews, Dr Mosley expressed his desire to live a long and healthy life, referencing his father's death from diabetes-related complications at age 74.
The BBC has announced a special tribute to Dr Mosley, whose sudden passing has left millions in mourning. BBC colleagues described him as a beloved figure, with many considering him their personal physician. The exact cause of death remains undetermined due to the advanced state of decomposition, but police have stated they do not believe a fall was involved.
