John Allen had not been seen since getting into trouble in water near Ravenglass
Police in Cumbria have confirmed a man found on Wednesday was a missing Preston man.
John Allen, 76, had not been seen since late April when he entered the water at Ravenglass.
Police were called on Wednesday 15 May at 12.50pm when a body was found near Muncaster.
A statement from Cumbria Police said the death was not being treated as suspicious.
Mr Allen’s family are being supported by officers during this difficult time.