'I don’t know where to begin' - Michael Mosley's wife speaks out after devastating news

Michael Mosley's wife has spoken out for the first time since a body has been found in the search for the beloved TV doctor. Dr Mosley went missing on the Greek island of Symi on Wednesday (June 4) resulting in a huge search and rescue operation over several days.

This morning (June 9), a body was found. The mayor of Symi has confirmed that the body is believed to be that of Dr Mosley.

Tributes have been flooding in since the devastating news broke earlier today. A statement has now been issued on behalf of his wife, Dr Clare Bailey.

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The statement said: "I don’t know quite where to begin with this. It’s devastating to have lost Michael, my wonderful, funny, kind and brilliant husband. We had an incredibly lucky life together.

"We loved each other very much and were so happy together. I am incredibly proud of our children, their resilience and support over the past days.

"My family and I have been hugely comforted by the outpouring of love from people from around the world. It’s clear that Michael meant a huge amount to so many of you.

"We’re taking comfort in the fact that he so very nearly made it. He did an incredible climb, took the wrong route and collapsed where he couldn’t be easily seen by the extensive search team.

"Michael was an adventurous man, it’s part of what made him so special.

"We are so grateful to the extraordinary people on Symi who have worked tirelessly to help find him. Some of these people on the island, who hadn’t even heard of Michael, worked from dawn till dusk unasked. We’re also very grateful to the press who have dealt with us with great respect.

"I feel so lucky to have our children and my