Police are investigating the mysterious death of a man discovered deceased on a boat in a city center. The incident took place at Lady Julian Bridge in Norwich, Norfolk, with emergency services responding to the scene just after 1:30 pm on Sunday. The man, believed to be in his 60s, was pronounced dead on site following a significant multi-agency operation.
Authorities including the coastguard, Norfolk Fire and Rescue, and ambulances were called to the location. The deceased individual has been identified as Karl Kesper, a Canadian residing on his boat named the Ringpull for several years. Described as reclusive but content, Kesper was found unresponsive on his vessel after reportedly battling health issues.
Local sources mentioned that friends visited Kesper on Sunday and discovered him in distress. While the death is being treated as unexplained, it is not deemed suspicious, as neighbors indicated that Kesper had a medical emergency. Police confirmed that the investigation is ongoing, with preparations underway for a coroner’s report.