Further details are expected to emerge today (Wednesday) about the circumstances surrounding the death of an Onchan man.
The body of 32-year-old Andrew Cross was found at Scarlett Point Beach, Castletown in late June.
He had been reported missing the previous day.
The inquest, before coroner John Needham, is due to reopen at Douglas courthouse at 2pm.

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