Found Deceased UK - Joseph Day, 31, from New Zealand, Clifton, Bristol, 30 Apr 2022

[JosieJo]

Wasn't expecting this so soon very sad

 

[MsMiniSleuth]

Was he murdered?

 

[Luwin]

If he was found in the Avon Gorge I'm guessing he jumped from the suspension bridge (unfortunately it is a notorious spot). That's not to say it could still be something more sinister and he was placed there. But my gut instinct would be suicide

 

[Sprockett7701]

If he was found in the Avon Gorge I'm guessing he jumped from the suspension bridge (unfortunately it is a notorious spot). That's not to say it could still be something more sinister and he was placed there. But my gut instinct would be suicide

Sadly, I predicted this a few posts in. It is a well known spot indeed. Given the area I would be surprised if it turns out to be nefarious. Such a beautiful area known for such tragedies. Thoughts and prayers to the loved ones and friends.

RIP Joe

 

[LemonMint]

Oh no, more tragic news today My heart goes out to Josephs’s fiancée, family and friends

 

[LemonMint]

From my personal experience: one can never really know what’s going on in another person’s mind no matter how close he/she is. Positive life changes like plans to get married can also be stressful, being abroad away from the friends and family, too. Not to mention the pandemic and it’s possible effects on employment and mental health.

Out of respect towards Joseph’s loved ones I don’t want to speculate any further. Just wishing a lot of strength to all of them to deal with the devastating news.

 

[LemonMint]

'Overwhelming sadness': Joseph Day's best mate in disbelief' after body found in search

 

[StillDiggin]

New Zealand cameraman Joseph Day's fiancee breaks silence a day after his body was found in Bristol | Daily Mail Online

 

[Gavlar1985]

I’ve seen many friends comment with ‘accident’ on her social media posts.

 

[MsMiniSleuth]

The fiancée of a foreign TV cameraman found dead in the UK has shared a devastating tribute to her late partner, telling him “wait for me”.

Joseph Day, a 31-year-old New Zealander who had been living in the Clifton area of Bristol in the UK with his long-term partner Kelsey Mulcahy, vanished without a trace over the weekend.

Mr Day, who had previously worked as a camera operator for New Zealand’s TVNZ network, had suddenly stopped responding to his fiancée's messages around 9.30pm on Saturday.

On Tuesday, Avon and Somerset Police issued a statement saying they had located and recovered a body from Bristol’s Avon Gorge in the early hours of that morning, which they believed to be that of Mr Day.

In a heartbreaking Facebook post, shared along with a gallery of Mr Day, Kelsey paid tribute to her late fiancée, who she said had “changed [her] life forever”.

Fiancée of cameraman found dead shares heartbreaking tribute to 'gentle' partner

Avon and Somerset Police issued a statement on Tuesday saying they had located and recovered a body from Bristol’s Avon Gorge in the early hours of that morning

www.mirror.co.uk

 

[Gavlar1985]

Police have said tonight that the death of a man discovered in the search for Joseph Day is not being treated as suspicious.

 

[LemonMint]

Body found in Avon Gorge confirmed as missing man Joseph Day

Avon and Somerset Police confirmed the formal identification this morning

www.bristolworld.com

 

[K_i_w_i]

Family believe Kiwi cameraman's death a 'terrible accident'

 

[evilwise]

I like British structures so I took a look at that bridge wow that is a high suspension bridge! I feel like a cameraman has a higher than normal likelihood of accidentally falling, maybe trying to get a certain shot. I'm willing to give the family the benefit of the doubt. They do have a much better insight on the exact circumstances than we do.

 

[JosieJo]

Avon Coroner’s office in Britain will open an inquest this week into the death of New Zealander Joseph Day,

Joseph Day: Coroner to open inquest into Kiwi's death

The Avon Coroner’s office in Britain will open an inquest this week into the death of New Zealander Joseph Day, whose body was found in Bristol.

i.stuff.co.nz

 

[JosieJo]

The inquest into Mr. Day’s death began on Thursday May 26, 2022 at Avon Coroners Court in Flax Bourton. Senior Coroner Maria Voisin was told that 31-year-old Mr. Day was found at Avon Gorge, close to Clifton Observatory, on May 3 at 7.42am. The officer present added that Mr Day died from multiple injuries sustained by a fall. The inquest was adjourned for a full hearing in August to conclude how Mr Day’s death happened.

Joseph Day: Has inquest started, what happened after he went missing in Bristol?

Body found in Avon Gorge has been formally identified as Joseph Day

www.bristolworld.com

 

[Goldilox]

Does anyone know how far the bridge would be from him home? Assuming he was at home when talking to his fiancée

 

[Gavlar1985]

Does anyone know how far the bridge would be from him home? Assuming he was at home when talking to his fiancée

15 min walk from his house. Intrigued to hear what the outcome is in August given the family believe it’s an accident.

I had assumed he’d been found in the river itself given it took a few days to find him but reading all the articles would suggest it was just in the gorge (fell from a cliff face perhaps).

 

[LemonMint]

Ringing phone led searchers to Kiwi cameraman's body

A UK court has heard how a five-day search ended with a tragic discovery.

www.nzherald.co.nz

 

[annpats]

I had assumed he’d been found in the river itself given it took a few days to find him but reading all the articles would suggest it was just in the gorge (fell from a cliff face perhaps).

Yes, he was found 30 metres down on a cliff face ledge. Not in the water. He was found by searchers who heard his phone ringing. I'm surprised the phone was not damaged in the fall, and the battery did well to last the 5 days he was missing.

I wonder why he suddenly went to the bridge that evening....? I'm thinking it was suicide.
If he was going off for a walk, I'm sure he would've mentioned it to his fiancée who he had just talked to on the phone.

MOO.