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Missing man found dead in the sea near popular tourist beach after his car was discovered in a nearby car park - a full inquest is set to be held later this year.
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Missing man found dead in sea near popular tourist beach

Charlie Watton
Last updated: March 18, 2026 11:27 am
Charlie Watton Published March 18, 2026
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Matthew Whale. (Jam Press/South Wales Police)
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A missing man has been found dead in the sea near a popular tourist beach.

Matthew Whale had been reported missing by his family.

The 52-year-old’s body was found in the water with superficial injuries by a team of rescue volunteers.

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The car salesman was missing for one day before he was found off the coast of a popular tourist beach.

Matthew, from Killay, Swansea, was pulled from the water at Rhossili beach, Swansea, Wales, on 7 March, as reported by Need To Know.

Missing man found dead in the sea near popular tourist beach after his car was discovered in a nearby car park - a full inquest is set to be held later this year.
GV: Rhossilli car park. (Picture: Jam Press)

His vehicle was discovered in Rhossilli car park, which sparked an investigation in the area.

CCTV footage had shown him walking towards Worms Head.

He had been reported missing on 6 March.

South Wales Police confirmed there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.

On Tuesday (17 Mar), Swansea Coroners Court heard that Matthew had left a number of notes at his home to relatives.

A full inquest is set to be held on 25 August, after coroner Aled Gruffydd told the hearing he had reason to suspect the death was unnatural.

The coroner passed his condolences to the White family.

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Missing man found dead in the sea near popular tourist beach after his car was discovered in a nearby car park - a full inquest is set to be held later this year.
Matthew Whale. (Jam Press/South Wales Police)

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