A body discovered washed up on a Somerset beach is believed to be that of Jake, a 28-year-old man who had gone missing earlier this month. Avon and Somerset Police made the announcement following a public appeal to locate Jake.
While formal identification is still pending, the authorities have informed Jake’s family, who have been updated on the situation. The body was found at Burnham-on-Sea on April 19 around 7:30 pm after members of the public alerted emergency services.
Police, alongside the South Western Ambulance Service and HM Coastguard, responded promptly to the scene. Officials estimate the man had been in the water for less than a month. Currently, the cause of death is not considered suspicious. The police have asked for privacy and respect for the family during this difficult time.