Overview

• Paul Pennington, 58, was last seen on April 30 near Manchester Royal Infirmary before traveling to the Lake District.
• CCTV footage showed Pennington at Windermere station, where he took a taxi to Grasmere, with police believing he may have visited a local pub.
• Cumbria Police issued multiple public appeals, including to taxi drivers, to gather information on Pennington’s movements.
• On the night of May 15, Mountain Rescue volunteers located a body near Helm Cragg, north of Grasmere, during search efforts.
• While formal identification is pending, police have informed Pennington’s family and expressed gratitude to volunteers and the public for their assistance.