A Wiltshire man died while on holiday in Vietnam just before Christmas after being swept away by big waves while swimming in the sea.
Melksham businessman Robin Justin Williams was a director of Norton Stainless Engineering Ltd on the Bowerhill Industrial Estate.
His body was found washed ashore on the morning of Monday, December 23, 1.2 miles from where he was swept away.
Mr Williams had been reported missing after he was swept out to sea in the central province of Quang Nam on the morning of Sunday, December 22.
The 50-year-old was swimming at the Tam Thanh Beach in Tam Ky Town when the waves swept him away.
He was with a group of tourists who arrived at the beach after cycling more than 25 miles from the ancient town of Hoi An with help from a Vietnamese tour guide.
Members of the group reported Mr Williams missing to the beach rescue team right after the incident happened. Big sea waves are said to have made things difficult for rescuers.
Tam Thanh Beach lies 4.9 miles from Tam Ky and is usually deserted at that time of year because the water is cold.
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