A Laxey man took his own life after suffering years of depression, an inquest has heard.
The body of Kenneth Merryweather was washed up on Perwick Beach in March.
A post mortem examination showed the 61-year-old, of Old Laxey Hill, had drowned.
A suicide verdict was recorded at Douglas courthouse today (Friday).

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