Michael Mosley's cause of death is revealed as coroner records open verdict after TV doctor died on Greek island
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A coroner has recorded an open conclusion regarding the death of TV doctor Michael Mosley, who died on a Greek island after he went for a walk. In June, a search for the broadcaster and columnist, 67, was launched on Symi, part of the Dodecanese island chain, by emergency services with his body found four days later.
![[In June, a search for the broadcaster and columnist, 67, was launched on Symi, part of the Dodecanese island chain, by emergency services with his body was found four days later. This is one of the last pictures of him]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/20/12/85899761-14213855-In_June_a_search_for_the_broadcaster_and_columnist_67_was_launch-m-2_1734698483752.jpg)
The initial post-mortem examination carried out by Rhodes coroner Despina Nethena showed that there was no third party involvement and no 'criminal' element involved - but a definite cause of death has yet to be established. Senior coroner for Buckinghamshire, Crispin Butler, said Dr Mosley's death was 'indeterminate' and 'unascertainable', adding that it 'was most likely attributable either to heatstroke (accidental) or non-identified pathological cause'.
![[Dr Mosley was captured on CCTV carrying an umbrella in the town of Pedi before he made a wrong turn onto a mountain path]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/20/12/85899715-0-Dr_Mosley_was_captured_on_CCTV_carrying_an_umbrella_in_the_town_-a-5_1734697714883.jpg)
In written findings, Mr Butler said Dr Mosley's death was not found to be as a result of homicide, suicide, or an accident related to injuries. A document from the coroner said family evidence confirmed details of the trip, and that they were staying with friends.
![[His body was discovered on the Greek island of Symi after a five-day search]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/20/12/85899763-14213855-His_body_was_discovered_here_this_morning_on_the_Greek_island_of-a-8_1734697865996.jpg)
'On the morning of June 5, they travelled to Pedi Beach, arriving late morning. Dr Michael Mosley died two and a half hours after leaving his wife Dr Clare Bailey (Pictured together). In June, a search for the broadcaster and columnist, 67, was launched on Symi, part of the Dodecanese island chain, by emergency services with his body was found four days later. This is one of the last pictures of him.
