A ROMSEY man was found dead after being reported missing, an inquest heard.

Jason Mark Thomas, of Priestlands, died on May 27 at Bolderwood, New Forest.

Mr Thomas, 53, left home in his car and was reported missing by his family after not returning.

He was found unresponsive by a search and rescue team.

An inquest was opened at Winchester on June 7 by senior coroner Christopher Wilkinson.

A full inquest will be held on November 1.

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