Body found in search for Gary Marks from Pendeen Cornwall

A body has been found in the search for missing pensioner Gary Marks <i>(Image: D&C Police)</i>
A body has been found in the search for missing pensioner Gary Marks (Image: D&C Police)
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A body has been found in the search for a missing pensioner in Cornwall.

Gary Marks, aged 72, was reported missing from Pendeen last month.

Contact was last made with Gary Marks on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 and he was reported missing three days later on the Friday.

His last known location was in Pendeen, a village around seven miles from Penzance and three miles from St Just.

At the time, police said they were becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare, and asked for members of the public to report any sightings, or share information about where he may be.

However, today, (May 6), an update has be shared by police, to say that a body had been found as part of the search.

A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Gary’s family are aware of the development.

"The death is not being treated as suspicious, and a file will be prepared for HM Coroner."

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