A 'much loved army veteran took his own life after going missing from home, an inquest heard.
Christopher Smith of Gorton, was found dead on July 10 in Fleetwood, LancsLive reports.
The 46-year-old had been reported missing several days earlier, Preston coroners court heard.
Paramedics and police had been called after Chris had been found by a dog walker in a car park next to sand dunes on Princess Way, Fleetwood, asssistant coroner Sian Jones said.
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CPR was carried out but he could not be resuscitated.
Det Insp Jamie Lillystone, of Blackpool Police, said police found no evidence of involvement by anyone else, and also highlighted how an A4 diary had been left open at the scene containing notes indicating that Chris intended to do himself harm and expressing love for his family.
The inquest heard how a passer-by had previously spotted Chris alive in his vehicle at the same location prior to his death.
Police believe his passing would have occurred not long before the time of recorded death at 5.48am on Saturday, July 10.
Chris had been suffering from depression and his family were concerned after they had not heard from him for a few days.
The inquest also heard how Chris had attended A&E at Tameside Hospital suffering with symptoms of anxiety four months previously in March, and was subsequently placed on a mental health crisis plan, which involved him attending hospital if he felt unable to keep himself safe and communicating with doctors.
Chris had called his GP surgery on July 5, five days before his death, just after 5pm, asking for an emergency appointment.
But he was told there were no appointments available at that time and to ring back first thing in the morning.
Assistant Coroner Sian Jones highlighted how Chris had asked for an emergency appointment - but did not did not say he was suffering from a mental health crisis, feeling suicidal or intending to harm himself.
The court also heard how his GP, Dr Ahmed, at Florence House Medical Practice in Openshaw was in fact unable to attend the inquest hearing, owing to injuries after having been violently attacked in the summer.
Post mortem reports did not reveal any likely cause of death by way of drugs or alcohol, it was also revealed.
Recording a conclusion of suicide, Coroner Sian Jones said: “Sadly, Chris could not be resuscitated and the circumstances in which he was found were highly suggestive of him having taken his own life.
"Chris was very much loved by his family and friends and he was known to be suffering with his mental health. It is very clear that he was loved by a great number of people who loved and supported him.”
