Gardaí have stood down the search for 82-year-old Helen Owens following the discovery of a body on Tuesday.
The search for Wicklow woman Helen Owens has been officially stood down by Gardaí following the discovery of a body of a woman.
The 82-year-old went missing from her home in Killoughter, Wicklow, on Monday 14 February and had not been seen since 4pm that afternoon.
It is understood that her body was found on the shore south of Wicklow town on Tuesday evening.
Gardaí have now thanked the public and the media for all of their help.
“Following the recovery of a body on the shore, south of Wicklow town, Co. Wicklow this afternoon Tuesday 15 February, 2022 the missing person appeal in respect of Helen Owens, 82 years, has been stood down,” Gardaí said.
“An Garda Síochána would like to thank the media and public for their assistance in this matter.
“No further action is required and no further information is available at this time.”
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