The 69-year-old man, who police have named as “Anthony”, was final seen strolling his canine close to the Royal Oak Pub on Water Road in Radcliffe final week on Sunday November 1.
Better Manchester Police have now confirmed that yesterday afternoon they discovered a physique confirmed to have been that of the lacking man.
A pressure spokesperson stated: “A physique present in Withins Reservoir yesterday afternoon, Friday November 6 2026, has now been confirmed to be lacking man Anthony from Radcliffe.
“The 69-year-old was final seen round 4pm on Sunday November 1 whereas strolling his canine close to the Royal Oak pub in Water Road.
“His canine was discovered a number of hours later close to the junction of Larger Ainsworth Street and Bury and Bolton Street.
“Efforts to seek out Anthony had been ongoing and a number of groups throughout Better Manchester Police have been concerned within the search operation.
“This included an underwater search crew who have been working close to to Anthony’s final recognized location.
“Formal identification has now taken place, and it has been confirmed to be Anthony.
“His subsequent of kin have now been knowledgeable and are being supported by specialist officers right now.
“We want to thank everybody who shared our appeals for Anthony, and ask that his household are given privateness at this troublesome time.”
Officers had spent a number of days looking for the lacking 69-year-old, who was final seen carrying a blue puffa coat and blue denims.
A number of public appeals have been issued since he was final seen on Sunday November 1 and on Thursday November 5 police introduced had deployed specialist groups.
These included an underwater search crew which carried out searches alongside the waterways close to the place Anthony was final reported to have been seen.
On the time the concept that he had entered the water was considered one of a number of concepts that officers tasked with looking for the lacking man had been taking a look at.
A picture of the lead he had been utilizing to stroll his canine was additionally launched within the hope members of the general public could have been recognised.
Anybody with any considerations about lacking folks can name police on 101