A coroner reviewing the death of TV doctor Michael Mosley has indicated that exhaustion under the scorching Greek sun was the 'most likely' cause. Dr Mosley disappeared while hiking on the island of Symi on June 5, with temperatures reaching 36°C.
Coroner Grigoris Leon told Greek newspaper Ta Nea: '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.' He added that natural causes are the probable cause of death.
Greek police have clarified that there is no evidence of a fall, stating: 'It does not appear that the British presenter fell from a height.' They noted that the position of the body suggested Dr Mosley sat down before dying.
Authorities faced criticism over the delayed release of CCTV footage showing the doctor's final moments, but police insisted the video was only obtained after the body was found. Interim findings are inconclusive due to advanced decomposition.
