Tributes paid to millionaire farmer who died in a jet ski tragedy on a personal lake in Surrey

A millionaire farmer who died in a jet ski tragedy on a personal lake was a primary gentle in carriage driving, Prince Philip’s favourite pastime.

Tributes have now been paid out to 49-12 months-previous Ben Turner after divers recovered his entire body from the 30ft deep lake at Newdigate, Surrey, on Sunday.

Mr Turner, who is considered to have a lover and lived in close by Dorking, was explained as a ‘force of nature’ by one particular close friend, even though an additional named him the ‘life and soul of any party’.

He was a effectively-recognised fanatic of the close-knit environment of carriage racing, which the late Prince Philip cherished. He was also a driver in Britain’s banger racing scene. 

On a Fb publish, the Carriage Commentator, a electronic discussion board for the activity, claimed: ‘This is a sad day as one particular of our brightest lights has been extinguished and we are attempting to take in the stunning news about Ben Turner.

‘Many of us noticed and chatted to him at the recent Studying carriage sale and as at any time, he was whole of strategies and fun.

Millionaire farmer Ben Turner, pictured front, died in the course of an accident on Sunday afternoon at the lake in Newdigate, Surrey

 Ben, pictured rear, liked expending time at the secluded private lake in Surrey

The 49-12 months-old  experienced been riding a jet ski on the private lake when the tragedy occured 

‘Ben introduced so substantially to driving and truly loved it – we shall overlook his exuberance and commitment, his humility and his friendship. Our love and condolences to his family and people closest to him.’

Surrey Police is investigating Mr Turner’s dying. A spokesperson for the power stated officers had been called to ‘reports of a person in the water’ at the lake at 3.45pm on Sunday.

‘Sadly, the system of a 49-year-old person from Dorking was recovered from the h2o in the early hrs of Monday early morning, following research endeavours by Surrey Fire and Rescue, Surrey Search and Rescue and specialist officers,’ the spokesperson mentioned.

‘His subsequent of kin have been informed.

‘We are not dealing with the death as suspicious or searching for any 3rd celebration at this time.’

His entire body was sooner or later recovered by professional divers, pictured, on Monday

Pics on Mr Turner’s social media display him relaxing at a lake ahead of his tragic demise

Mr Turner appeared on Channel 4’s 4-In-A-Bed wherever he showed off Taylor’s Farm Retreat, a 13th Century barn which he had transformed into a pole-dancing studio and location for discos. It was later on transformed into a marriage location.

His family members verified his loss of life – eye witnesses told police they noticed him drop off his jetski in the center of the lake.

It is unclear no matter if Mr Turner was by itself on a jet ski or with a group on the privately-owned lake, which is a 15-moment drive west from Gatwick Airport.

Divers who located his entire body also exposed he was not putting on a lifetime jacket when he was pulled from the drinking water. It might have been lose when he plunged into the h2o.

Law enforcement will be making ready a file for the coroner’s office environment.

A hearth services spokesperson said they were being called after a ‘member of the community witnessed an specific fall into a large expanse of open water from a jet ski’.

The company despatched two fire engines were being despatched alongside professional autos together with boats and water rescue groups, in addition to guidance from Surrey Search and Rescue. They left at 6.05pm after handing in excess of to Surrey Police. 

Tributes have considering the fact that been paid out to the well known farmer from Dorking

Ben was a leading gentle in carriage driving, Prince Philip’s favourite pastime. He is pictured by a carriage 

The well-liked farmer was described by good friends as the ‘life and soul’ of the occasion

Individuals have still left coronary heart-warming tributes on Facebook. Giles Simon reported: ‘Incredibly unhappy to listen to of the passing of Ben Turner. We may not bump into each individual other for many years but just about every time we did you greeted me like your extended-dropped most effective pal. You ended up a power of mother nature!

‘You will be massively skipped by so lots of. Sending heartfelt condolences to the spouse and children at these kinds of a unhappy unfortunate time. Till we satisfy once again Ben.’

Kymberley Pody wrote: ‘Heartbroken by the information nowadays of my expensive pal Ben Turner passing. You introduced this kind of joy to everyone all-around you and will be really missed by so several people today.

‘Kind, generous, funny and tremendous ridiculous to identify a number of, A true legend! Would like we had much more days jointly, will cherish our memories without end RIP Turner Burner enjoy always.’

Mr Turner also took element in banger racing with a statement from ORI Media, who advertise the activity in the Uk, declaring he raced for the crew regarded as ‘The Posse’.

‘During the 90s Ben would come to be these kinds of a major section of the group he would be known as Mr Posse by fans who watched,’ ORI Media said. 

‘He had some incredible times all through his time in the activity and raced a range of unique racetracks but the one point that stayed the same was that he was an all about entertainer on track and no a person appears to have a negative phrase to say to him. He experienced a single of the best attitudes to the activity.’

Mr Turner also took aspect in banger racing and raced for the workforce identified as ‘The Posse’. He is pictured racing in his banger

Police are investigating his death but explained it is not considered to be suspicious. Ben is pictured in the middle with two friends

In the village of Rusper, area pub The Star Inn paid out tribute, calling him a ‘dear buddy – words simply cannot specific our sadness proper now’.

A group of American horse breeders, Murder Hollow, said: ‘Ben Turner took the coaching activity by storm. He was a fully amazing star and the sort of dude who could be hrs from house but nonetheless operate into an previous buddy no matter where by he was.

‘Ben was the sorta dude who could do unquestionably anything at all he put his thoughts to and it is a top quality in Ben that was never ever squandered… The coaching environment has dropped these kinds of a fantastic particular person.’

Divers from Expert Team Worldwide who recovered his system explained he was not donning a lifetime jacket.

They reported: ‘Late on Sunday evening, divers from Professional Team Intercontinental (SGI) ended up termed by Surrey Police to an ongoing incident involving a missing jet skier at a personal lake in close proximity to Newdigate in Surrey. The male was reported lacking all-around 3.15pm on Sunday afternoon immediately after slipping from a jet ski.

‘Emergency services and volunteers from Surrey Lookup and Rescue attended and expended several hours looking but ended up unable to obtain the male and consequently SGI have been mobilised.

‘The male was immediately located employing our large frequency aspect scan sonar and unfortunately recovered by SGI divers.

‘The man was not sporting a life jacket. Our feelings go out to the man’s spouse and children and close friends at this tricky time.’