An inquest has been formally opened into the death of a “funny, caring and deeply courageous” man whose disappearance sparked a huge search by police, specialist divers and volunteers.
Glen Allen Jackson, who was 46 and lived latterly at Silloth, was reported missing on May 24 last year by his mum, Jackie. He had assisted as her carer.
As police launched an appeal for help from the public, heartbroken Jackie asked for anyone with information to come forward. But a search lasting several months ended with the tragic discovery of Glen’s body at Mawbray Beck, south of Silloth, on September 27.
As an inquest into his death was opened this morning, assistant Cumbria coroner Craig Smith said: “There was an extensive and high profile search for Glen that was conducted over a number of days and weeks that followed (his disappearance) utilising not only police resources but also specialist diving teams and local volunteers who wished to assist.
“There was also a media campaign shared by national charities and there were posters placed in the surrounding area to ensure that the search was kept in the public eye.”
The inquest heard a friend of Glen’s mum, who had been involved in the initial volunteer search, found his body while out walking.
Glen’s mum had last seen her son on May 21 and reported him missing amid concern for his welfare and state of mind. “He appeared to have been a bit down in the days leading up to his disappearance,” noted Mr Smith.
His phone, containing a number of unopened texts, was found at his home address which, his mum reported, was “in something of a state”.
“Glen’s mother was concerned following her last conversation with him, which I understand has been on May 21, in which Glen had told her that he had a bounty on his head and that someone was after him,” said Mr Smith.
The inquest was adjourned to a provisional date of April 13.
Paying tribute to her son, Jackie had said: “Glen was funny, caring and deeply courageous.”
