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Body Of Man Found Near Whale Chine

The body of a man has been found near Chale this afternoon (Friday).

Police, paramedics and coastguard teams were called to Whale Chine at around 10.19am this morning, as Isle of Wight Radio previously reported.

Two coastguard helicopters were also at the incident near the cliff edge at Atherfield.

Police say the body of a 44-year-old man has since been recovered near Blythe Shute.

His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by officers.

The death is not being treated as suspicious and a file is being prepared for the coroner.

 

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