Police have confirmed a body has sadly been found in the search for a missing woman.
Searches were conducted for Lynda, who was last seen leaving her home on Parish Drive in Ainsworth, at midday on Saturday (January 4). The force said her next of kin have been made aware and a file has been passed to the coroner, adding their ‘thoughts remain’ with Lynda’s family.
Officers also thanked those who have shared their appeals over Lynda’s whereabouts. Police had previously issued multiple appeals urging people to look out for the 57-year-old, whose surname has not been given.
In a statement, Greater Manchester Police said: “A body has sadly been found in the search for missing Lynda. Her next of kin are aware and a file has been passed to the coroner.
“Our thoughts remain with Lynda’s family at this difficult time. Thank you to those who shared our appeals.”
Officers also thanked those who have shared their appeals over Lynda’s whereabouts
Bolton Mountain Rescue Team posted on Facebook saying: “Yesterday, Greater Manchester Police requested Bolton MRT’s assistance with an ongoing search on rural land in the Ainsworth area for a woman who had been reported missing. 35 team members, including seven from our support team, were deployed for nine hours.
“Sadly, the woman’s body was found by team members in one of our search areas. Our thoughts go out to her family at this time.
“Thank you to Brownhill Boarding Kennels and Stables for letting us use their car park as our operational base for the day.”
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