Brit pensioner found dead in the sea after going swimming
Derek Arthur Silverthorne, 79, fromDerek Silverthorne, 79, drowned while swimming in the PhilippinesCredit: ViralPress
He was last seen alive swimming in the sea on Saturday morning before he was found shortly before midday. The expatriate, who was part of the local watersports association and known as Bill to friends, was wearing a rash guard diving top and flippers when officers retrieved him.Bill's best friend Jimmy from the Cuyo Watersports Association described him as the "happiest person" in an emotional tribute.
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