At 9.43pm on Sunday the team were called to assist Devon & Cornwall Police in the search for man in the Restormel Castle area of Lostwithiel. The team deployed and searches were conducted in the area well into the early morning hours.
The team resumed searching on Monday morning alongside elements of Devon & Cornwall Police and Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service .
At 1312 hours, the team air scenting search dog Izzy and handler located the male within our search area sadly deceased.
After the formal procedures were conducted, the casualty was stretchered back to a waiting team vehicle. The team were stood down at 7.45pm.
The team extend our sincere sympathies to the deceased gentleman’s family and friends at what must be an extremely difficult time.
Cornwall Search and Rescue Team 