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Moment the BBC announced a body had been found in search for missing Mail columnist Dr Michael Mosley

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This is the poignant moment the BBC announced that a body had been found in the desperate search for Mail columnist Dr Michael Mosley.

Police sources told the BBC he had been dead for 'a number of days'.

Presenter Martine Croxall, 55, made the announcement this morning that the body was found during the search for Dr Mosley, 67,  who was reported missing on Thursday by his anxious wife.

The Deputy Mayor of the island of Symi said he was found in a rocky area by Agia Marina beach today as teams searched the coastline.

The area is known for The Abyss - a incredibly deep water-filled cave - and a network of caves. A purple umbrella is said to have been discarded nearby.

Dr Mosley was found by a fence on the coastline, a 30 minute walk from Pedi, where he was last seen. He would've been visible from the beach, around 30 meters away.

He was discovered by a bar manager accompanied by British journalists after the mayor spotted 'something' and alerted staff. 

This is the poignant moment the BBC announced reports that a body had been found in the desperate search for Mail columnist Dr Michael Mosley

This is the poignant moment the BBC announced reports that a body had been found in the desperate search for Mail columnist Dr Michael Mosley

Martine Croxall, 55, (above) made the announcement this morning that the body was found

Martine Croxall, 55, (above) made the announcement this morning that the body was found

Dr Mosley married Clare (pictured together) in 1987, after meeting in medical school

Dr Mosley married Clare (pictured together) in 1987, after meeting in medical school

The waiter who found the body on the small Greek island of Symi

The waiter who found the body on the small Greek island of Symi 

Rescue teams pictured searching for missing Dr Mosley on Saturday

Rescue teams pictured searching for missing Dr Mosley on Saturday

Political journalist Laura Kuenssberg also made the announcement on her Sunday morning show.

She said: 'We just have some important and sad breaking news to bring you this morning. 

'There is very little detail but we can tell you a body has been found in the search for TV and radio presenter Michael Mosley.

'That's according to a rescue worker in Greece this morning, who has spoken to the BBC.'

Yesterday, a Greek fire brigade helicopter hovered overhead the spot where he was found.

Police arrived around 20 minutes after it had been discovered - around 100 metres from the shoreline.

A short while later a coastguard boat arrived and anchored just off the beach while a small tender with more officers to the scene.

Mayor Eleftherios Papakaloudoukas had accompanied media to Agia Marina but was on his way back to Pedi when he looked back and saw something unusual on the rocks.

He then called the beach restaurant and alerted staff who rushed over towards what he had seen with a group of British journalists who had remained behind.

Dr Mosley appeared to have been walking over large rocks and following a chain link fence. The unsafe terrain was illustrated by a police officer who hurt his leg when walking close to the body, according to The Times. 

Dr Mosley seen on CCTV in image in Pedi Marina, Symi, shortly before 2pm on Wednesday

Dr Mosley seen on CCTV in image in Pedi Marina, Symi, shortly before 2pm on Wednesday

Police believed Dr Mosley was seen on CCTV in the town of Pedi before making a wrong turn along a path heading north, on the island of Symi

Police believed Dr Mosley was seen on CCTV in the town of Pedi before making a wrong turn along a path heading north, on the island of Symi 

This is the picture of Dr Mosley posted with an appeal after he went missing while walking

This is the picture of Dr Mosley posted with an appeal after he went missing while walking

The resort of Agia Marina, the location where a body was found

The resort of Agia Marina, the location where a body was found

Terrain near the pathway to St Nicholas Beach, where Dr Mosley set off hiking on Wednesday

Terrain near the pathway to St Nicholas Beach, where Dr Mosley set off hiking on Wednesday 

Officials said the coroner had been informed and was travelling to Symi from Rhodes.

A major operation was launched to find the doctor after he vanished while hiking alone in blistering 36C (97F) heat on Wednesday.

His wife Dr Clare Bailey, 62, raised the alarm when he failed to return home by 7.30pm and local authorities began tracing his route overnight.

Dr Mosley, 67, was one of Britain's best known medics, whose revolutionary diet advice made him beloved by millions of Daily Mail readers and TV viewers.

Known for his open nature and effervescent personality, he achieved worldwide renown for popularising the 5:2 diet and released a string of best-selling books.

Police first filed a missing person report for Dr Mosley at 10.30am on Thursday and by midday each of the emergency services in Greece had joined the search on the tiny island of Symi.

Dr Mosley (pictured) and his wife landed on the 25-square-mile island on Tuesday and were due to stay for a week with a couple who have a house in Symi Town

Dr Mosley (pictured) and his wife landed on the 25-square-mile island on Tuesday and were due to stay for a week with a couple who have a house in Symi Town

A helicopter taking part in search operations for Dr Mosley

A helicopter taking part in search operations for Dr Mosley

Mayor of Syimi Eleftherios Papakalodouka who alerted the beach resort manager after he thought he saw something 'unusual' from the sea

Mayor of Syimi Eleftherios Papakalodouka who alerted the beach resort manager after he thought he saw something 'unusual' from the sea

The medic was seen leaving Saint Nicholas beach towards the town of Pedi, via a rocky path with steep sections.

CCTV footage showed him passing a café in the town, northeast of the holiday island of Symi.

Police believed Dr Mosley was likely hiking towards the town of Symi, due west of Pedi, but took a wrong turn and ended up on a 'dangerous' mountain path heading north.

The coastguard scoured the sea as the fire brigade searched the remote island's forests and hills - with volunteers also assisting with the effort.

On Saturday, Dr Mosley's four children arrived on the island to join the searches.

Mosley's wife, Dr Clare Bailey, had been searching the island joined by her British friends.

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