Body found in search for missing walker in Snowdonia
North Wales Police say formal identification is yet to take place
Last updated 13th Apr 2023
Police and mountain rescue teams searching for a missing woman in Snowdonia say they have found a body.
Ausra Plungiene was last seen on Tuesday when she set out to walk her dog in the mountains above the Conwy Valley.
North Wales Police have posted the following statement on Facebook:
"Police and colleagues from Mountain Rescue searching for missing Ausra Plungiene, from Prestatyn have sadly found the body of a woman.
Mountain Rescue Team members made the discovery near to Yr Aryg in the Carneddau mountain range earlier this afternoon.
Whilst formal identification is yet to take place, Ausra’s family have been informed.
Superintendent Owain Llewelyn said: “Our thoughts are with Ausra’s family at this most difficult time. I can confirm that a dog was found alive at the location.
“I would like to offer my thanks to all involved in the search for Ausra, in what have been extremely difficult weather conditions.
“Finally, I would appeal for Ausra’s family to be afforded some privacy during the coming days.”
"We will not be commenting further, and no further updates will be issued."
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