Jonathon Hill & Emma O'Neill A 52 year old man was discovered dead in the sea off one of Wales' most frequented beaches, having left notes for his family. Matthew Whale, a car sales manager from Killay, Swansea, was found deceased in the water with minor injuries by rescue teams on 7 March, a day after his family reported him missing, an inquest heard. On Tuesday, Swansea Coroners' Court heard that Mr Whale had left several notes for his family at his home.