Michael Mosley: Wife's statement after body found on Greek island 

As a Greek, i would like to take a moment to express my deep grief and sadness for the unexpected death of the unfortunate British helth Doctor and presenter of the BBC channel, Dr Michael Mosley. All my thoughts and prayers are with his dear family and I am sending my warmest condolences to his wife and his 4 children...We are all devastated by the sad news here in Greece, as we all hoped for a better ending, and that Dr Mosley would be still found alive somewhere, maybe wounded, but still alive ... Unfortunately, the news were not good at all... I know Dr Mosley was a very important person, and very popular Doctor in Britain and in Australia, but i want the British people who might read my text on here to know that is also a great sorrow for us, the Greeks over here to have this very bad incident happening on our land, it's devastating, as he and his family had come all the way from England and have honored our country to spend some good time and have their summer holidays here and enjoy themselves, and they end up having the worst times of their lives instead, in a very hospitable otherwise country, Greece... 😢 That affects us the Greeks over here and we are all so very sorry and shocked with what has happened to the unfortunate man 💔😔😢....R.I.P. Dr Mosley..🙏🤍🕊

It's SO bloody easy to make a casual misjudgement and over reach your endurance. A few years back I was on holiday in Portugal. We were on the beach at Praia de Falesia under a hired sunshade for the afternoon. Bit of swimming.... bit of sunbathing... but not being as much of a sun worshipper as my wife, I decided to go for a walk along the beach as there was a light breeze on a warm day.... it was beautiful, and I hadn't a care in the world. I'd walked for just over an hour in the direction of Faro with the sun behind me, when I thought, I'd best turn back. As soon as I turned around and walked for a minute I realised that the sun was BLISTERINGLY hot, inspite of my sun hat and light summer clothing, and I'd absentmindedly already drank two thirds of my bottled water, and there was a stretch of beach ahead of me, probably no more than a mile and a half where there was nobody in sight and no facilities that I then had to traverse. I'm NOT stupid, I'm a resourceful, strapping six footer, I've served a full 30 years as an inner city frontline fireman and KNOW the symptoms of heat stress, syncope & stroke, but despite all my experience & awareness of the dangers I very quickly realised I had stupidly landed myself in DEEP trouble, but suffice to say I eventually made it back to where my wife was starting to worry about me, and when she saw me she knew that I'd taken a beating off the sun.... even through my hat the skin of my forehead was blistered and had started to bleed, I had stopped sweating (a SURE sign of heat stroke) and I was, according to her, more than a little "incoherent". If I had not been on a beach where I knew that I HAD to determinedly follow the waterline to return to my starting point, and instead been on a featureless, rocky, barren landscape such as that that Michael appears to have inadvertantly stumbled into and traversed then I think I too would have succumbed the same way that he and many others over the years have sadly done. Its how a beautiful sunny day with family can unexpectedly slip into a fatal tragedy.....all because of a simple misjudgement. It is SO easy to underestimate the conditions, overestimate your own endurance, and if you have no awareness of the onset of the symptoms of heat stroke, then confusion and disorientation strikes and your thinking and judgement processes VERY quickly become badly impaired. It appears to me that is EXACTLY what has happened to the unfortunate Mr Mosley. It does surprise me somewhat that with his apparently deep understanding of the human body & it's inner workings that he was not more self aware of the danger he was stumbling into. Deepest sympathy and condolences to Michael's family.

Heat can overcome a person before they even know they are in danger. He was only walking to his hotel, he had an unbrella for shade, there was no reason for him to think he would be overtaken by heat stroke which causes disorientation and confusion leading to poor decisions. May this lovely, lovely man rest in peace. And may his family find comfort in knowing his life has been a blessing, not only to them, but to so many others.

A huge THANK YOU to ALL the Greek emergency services, volunteers , residents and holidaymakers who have given their all to help to find our National Treasure. Like many British people, yourselves and other nations, we are all feeling bereft at the news. I am the stepmother of a son who went missing for 3 days only to be left with the same news...not in this way...but the feeling of waiting, hoping and praying and then given that sudden news is a feeling like no other, initially you are not even 'blessed' with the flow of tears, it's raw and unforgiving on your soul. I understand this and wish Michael's family all our love and heartfelt sympathy. Mandy & Adam Whitworth, parents of Daniel Whitworth , forever 21, 1993-2014.

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Michael. He came across on the television as a lovely kind man who liked helping people. He was very entertaining amusing and well loved and admired. My heart goes out to his loving family, my deepest sympathy. God bless.

😥My sincere condolences to Dr.Claire Bailey Mosley, her children, family, friends, connections, and fans. I grieve with thee. 😥 💔Rest In Peace Dr.Michael Mosley.💔

This is the oddest death ever.

The poor bloke, man. And his poor wife. What a shame.

Very sad. I've seen someone suffering heat stroke - they completely lose track of what is going on. It's quite scary.

It’s very sad. But I do find it strange that he decided to go climbing in that heat and with no phone.

If a loved one died having gone out for a walk, I would not be taking comfort in the fact he so nearly made it or saying it was an incredible climb. It is the strangest of statements.

He always seemed a genuine and decent chap with really good intentions.

To be honest I'd rather die climbing at 67 than in a hospital bed at 75. Thanks for everything Dr.

I still don't understand this, something not right

God bless him, his wife & children 🙏

I'm baffled as to why he did this at all in that heat with no phone ..little water, didn't stop ....one umbrella crazy ....why...? It doesn't make any sense to me ...

The way people are blaming the wife for his death is DISGUSTING!! Shame on you!! She is not responsible for HIS actions, the route he took, the temperature on that day or anything else!

What on earth happened?? Going climbing with no water no phone no equipment???? Absolutely not he's a doctor who should have known the basics to survival. Very suspicious

RIP Michael you will be missed Condolences to his family x

Sincere condolences to Mrs.Mosley, her children Rest In Peace Dr.Michael Mosley.

He seemed like a genuinely good guy, Thinking of his family and friends at this sad time. RIP 🙏 MICHAEL

He has gone way too soon. Thoughts from me in this terrible time to his wife and children and all family members.

Such very sad news...😢

Profoundly sad. My thoughts are with everyone who loved Michael. I will miss him.

May Dr Michael Moseley Rest In Eternal Peace. Condolences to his wife and family 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽

What did she mean when she said " He almost made it?" He's a doctor; out with just an umbrella; and no water? That is strange all around.

As a Greek and someone who didn’t know Dr. Mosley before this incident, I would like to express my deep grief. I don’t know why but I feel so sad. The way all happened makes me feel depression and my mood is very bad. I wish a lot of strength to his family and beloved ones. He is in heaven now I am sure. He is with God and in his kingdom.

Poor chap, took a wrong route and it went bad by the sound of it , so sorry for his family.

This is so sad my thoughts and love are with his wife and family and also close friends . What a terrible loss. RIP Michael bless your heart.😢

I am not saying this to disrespect a man who has tragically lost his life but to instead make sure this doesn't happen again. If you are going alone in the wilderness ANYWHERE do not go alone unless you understand how to survive in said wilderness. I nearly lost a friend earlier this year who got too drunk at apres and went off piste by himself and nearly died if he wasnt found in time with both of his legs and back broken. It can happen anywhere so take a friend, family, a loved one or go with a tourist group. Just do not got alone.

There are a lot of questions. I would like to ask. Why would a highly intelligent man went walking in a very hot country without a mobile and water, just carrying an umbrella which was found folded up. This makes no sense. Here is a man who is always giving out very good advice about all kinds of things, like what not to do on holiday, do something so unbelievable. This is so out of character. I knew from the minute they said that he was missing that he would not be found alive. I was up all night waiting for the outcome and us not at all surprised. I have been to that country, and in no way would I just wonder off unprepared because of the heat.

This is a very odd event

So you don't feel well but go climbing?

Does not make any sense, why would a doctor who knows full well about the dangers of heatstroke and dehydration take a hike in 44 degree heat without any water, a phone and sensible attire? Something quite sinister here..

Been hearing this on the radio all day all this stuff about "he was SO CLOSE" "he ALMOST made it" and then nothing, like he was so close to what? He nearly made what? What was he doing? So many articles and finally it's been explained he was climbing some hilly terrain in heat. Finally context. Very odd too.

What on earth happened to that poor chap?

Odd

His Horizon documentaries changed my life. Taken far too soon but I hope his family take solace in the fact that he made the world a better, more informed place.

So very tragic poor Dr Mosley, sorry for the loss of your sweet husband and father. 💔

Terrible loss, he always came across empathetic , kindhearted gentle human being. Condolences to Mrs Mosley and family 💔🙏🏼

Very sorry

Man that's tragic sending love to his family and everyone involved ❤

A brilliant man, a national treasure. Loved his presenting style, just seemed like a wonderful person. RIP. So sad he was absolutely fantastic

“He did an incredible climb” .. In the middle of the day in 40 degree heat , with a sun umbrella?.. I find that statement strange..

" He nearly made it" is that really the sort of comment a spouse would make about their recently deceased are they gaslighting the public or what .!!!? The whole scenario is totally bizarre.

Something off about this.

We can only imagine the depression, frustration and emptiness that caused him to choose to end his life in such a tragic way. So sad.

RIP Dr michael mosely so sad. Condolences to his wife children family and his friends he will be greatly missed.💔

when one hears the passing of another human being, say kind words .Ponder on your own demise for death will surely come to each and every one of us one day .Condolences to the family.

My deepest sympathy to Mrs Mosely and their family. RIP Dr Mosely. I will miss you. Canada.

Why on earth would he go on a long walk in searing heat?

Such a nice man. Will be greatly missed.

My condolences to all the family of Mr Mosley 💔💔

Too loose such a brilliant mind in a world full of fools is unfathomable, im trully heartbroken for his wife their children and his loved ones. He did so much for all of us in such a relatable way. RIP sir thank you for all you did

Goes to show that you can't mess with mother nature

RIP Dr Michael Mosley and condolences to the family. I had a number of his books 😢

Condolences to the family it is very sad R I P.

The strangeness of this tragedy is what is giving room to questions, and those questioning shouldn't be castigated but at the same time it is not fair to make accusations.

Sincere condolences. Very sad news indeed. So incredibly sad and sorry for your loss.

So sad. Sending my thoughts to the family. I hope ge didn't suffer.

Sad: But shouldn't a Doctor understand the risks of severe heat with exercise/climbing for a man in his third age!?? Surely a sun hat, plenty of water, and his phone would have saved his life! Left phone at hotel, and went off alone after saying he felt unwell! Bizarre and senseless death! I'm not letting my loved one wander off alone if they feel unwell, and I should damn well know what direction and area they are going to be in! And take my phone if you've forgotten yours and are going off alone! Commonsense people! USE IT! It's a very underated evolutionary life skill! 😮

My support is to you Dr Claire Bailey Mosley and your children ❤ so sorry xxx

My sympathies to the family may you find peace through this heartbreaking time. Xx

So sorry. Condolences to Dr Mosley's family. I know how it feels to have someone disappear and for the end to be devastating. My heart goes out to his family. This is something that will be hard to live with for them.

Very sad. He looked like someone who could live for a long time..

I wish people wouldn't make assumptions about his death the family doesn't need it

The world has lost a lovely man.

Very sad Rest in Peace. She should have made him stay home especially when he said he wasnt feeling well. Very sad

Our heartfelt condolences to you and your lovely family dear Mrs mosley. Sending our love to you all❤😢❤xxxxx

Why did he go in the opposite direction to their accommodation in Symi? Why did he attempt such a walk when he supposedly had told his wife he didn't feel well? It has been reported that they have stayed with this couple in Symi several times so it seems crazy that he walked such an unknown route in such treacherous conditions

So tragic that he passed away in such an unimaginable way. Life is fragile. Love and prayers to his family ♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️

We would like to send our heartfelt condolences to Dr mosley,s family and friends. You are in our thoughts and prayers Ruth and Mark❤

It's so shocking, scripture says none of us know the day nor hour of our death this brings just how suddenly it can come when we least expect it. I pray for comfort and strength as they go through a great grievance

Rip michael😢

My condolences!!!

Tragic. My heart goes out to the family. 😢

Sorry to the familys loss..but seriously,such an intelligent man..went off hiking in seriously rough terrain in a hot climate ..wearing BLACK and carrying a BLACK umbrella i assume as shade? Also carried no phone/whistle/alert implement? Something seriously fishy there!

RIP MIchael🙏🙏🙏

May you Rest In Peace Dr M.Mosley. And thank you for sharing us your knowledge and your lovely soul. You will be MISSED😪

Sorry to hear that😢 God Bless 🙏🙏🙏 you 😇😇😇

I can't believe that a medical practitioner and war veteran, allowed himself to go out without rations or wherewithall.

So he told his GP wife, that he was feeling unwell and she let wonder off on steep, rocky terrain in baking heat, with no phone or water? Gives you a lot of faith in the NHS.

Rest in peace. Condolences to the family 🙏🏽🕊

He was a lovely man my thoughts are with his family at this sad time . May he rest in eternal peace

2 Drs, you would think they knew better. Maybe it was his intention😢

Why does the wife say he nearly made it? To where? How does she know? He said earlier he wasn't feeling well but should she not have accompanied him back to the hotel or reminded him to take his phone with him?? RIP Dr Mosley. Will be sadly missed. God bless his soul 🙏

So very sad.May he rest in peace.Condolences to his Family and friends 😞💙

So sorry to hear this. Condolences to his family. I have done a lot of long distance hikes and was very aware of the risks so never went alone. Very sad news.

Condolences to the family. What a shame. It would have been too difficult for him to claim over the tall fencing, so close but yet so far.

Why walk a very difficult route in that extreme heat?

What a very dignified statement from his wife. RIP 🙏

So ery sorry for his family. The intensive search was commendable.

The Greek people are amazing will always help you out… ❤

He was a doctor.. he knew precisely what he was doing. Going out in the heat, no hat, no water, no phone!! There is a personal reason why he did this. Only those close to him know the reason.. but they won’t speak.. 😥🤐

So sad 😢❤️

RIP Dear Doctor 🙏

Saddened to learn of his Passing 😢

I think he took a bit ill and headed off without the ability to think things through. Sad.

So sorry to hear of the death of Dr Mosley, he was an amazing man, always watched his time on This Morning. May he rest in peace.

So so sad 😢 he was a truly wonderful man such a shame that this has happened my sincere condolences to his family RIP Dr Michael