Body of missing woman found at foot of Malham Cove in Yorkshire Dales

The body of a missing woman has been found at the foot of Malham Cove in the Yorkshire Dales.
By Abbey Maclure
Published 8th Feb 2021, 16:45 BST
Updated 8th Feb 2021, 16:48 BST
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Police were called on Wednesday February 3 after concerns were raised for the welfare of a 57-year-old woman who was missing from her home in Lancashire.

Officers searching for the woman found her body at the foot of Malham Cove a short time later.

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The Cave Rescue Organisation (CRO) was called to assist the recovery of the body.

Stock image of Malham Cove, where officers discovered the bodyStock image of Malham Cove, where officers discovered the body
Stock image of Malham Cove, where officers discovered the body

A CRO spokesperson said: "North Yorkshire Police requested CRO’s assistance after they found a missing person (Sadly, deceased.) at the foot of Malham Cove.

"Team members searched an area at the top of the Cove for personal effects and carried the deceased by stretcher, then by team Land Rover, to the road-head for handing over to the undertaker."

Police believe there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the woman's death.

A report is being prepared for the coroner.

Related topics:North Yorkshire PoliceYorkshire DalesPoliceLand RoverLancashire