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An elderly couple was found deceased in the charming village of Carnkie, near Helston in Cornwall. The bodies belonged to Ian Hunt, 81 years old, and his wife Lynn Hunt, 77 years old. The discovery took place a month ago after concerns were raised about their well-being. The couple, who got married in Buckinghamshire in 1975, were found at their residence by an ambulance crew responding to welfare worries.
The Devon and Cornwall Police are currently looking into the circumstances of their passing and have indicated that there is nothing suspicious about how the couple died. They are putting together a report for the local coroner, and the deaths are not considered suspicious. This sad occurrence has brought about feelings of grief and worry in the local community, who are mourning the loss of a couple that had been part of their village for many years.
Ian Hunt, who was born in Newton Abott in 1942, and Lynn Hunt, who was born in Eton in Buckinghamshire in 1946, had been residents of their village home for a significant period, actively engaging in community life and savoring the tranquil atmosphere the village provided. Their sudden and unforeseen departure has created a gap in the community, and they will be remembered with affection and admiration.
The inquests into their deaths have been opened and adjourned by Cornwall’s coroner, with full hearings to take place in due course. The police have confirmed that they were called to the tragic discovery by the South Western Ambulance Service, which had been alerted to concerns for the welfare of the couple at their address in Carnkie. The deaths were discovered mid-morning on March 15, and the police are undertaking enquiries to complete a file for the coroner.
This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the importance of checking in on our elderly neighbors and loved ones, especially during times of isolation and when concerns for their welfare arise. The community of Carnkie and the wider Cornwall area are now coming together to support each other in this time of grief and to remember the lives of Ian and Lynn Hunt, who will be greatly missed.
