The search for a missing man has ended in tragedy after human remains found along the North Devon coast were identified as those of Ryan Miller.
Ryan, 44, from Barnstaple, had been reported missing in April 2025.
Human remains were later found at the end of Westward Ho! Beach and on the coastline at Appledore on Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Ryan’s family have been informed following the identification of the remains.
His death is being treated as non-suspicious.
An inquest into the circumstances surrounding Ryan’s death will take place in due course.



