The body of a man who went missing from his North Yorkshire home more than a month ago has been found on a beach in Cumbria.
Eric Layfield, 50, from Harrogate, was discovered at St Bees, near Whitehaven.
A post mortem examination showed he had drowned. Police said there were no suspicious circumstances.
Mr Layfield, who was a keen walker, was said to have been depressed before he vanished on May 2.
At the time he disappeared, he was believed to have been planning a coast-to-coast walk.
Officers from North Yorkshire Police had visited youth hostels and hotels and checked areas in the Moors and Dales in their bid to find him.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article