The body of a woman in her 20s was found in the woods at Parkhurst Forest in Newport yesterday evening (Thursday), Police have confirmed.
Hampshire Constabulary was alerted to a concern for welfare in the area of Forest Close at 18:19, sparking a search to be launched.
The assistance of WightSAR – the Island’s search and rescue team – was requested at around 19:00 and volunteers quickly descended on the area.
However, the search was stood down by 19:45 when, sadly, the body of a woman was found in woodland off nearby Standen Avenue.
She was declared deceased at the scene by paramedics.
The woman’s next of kin have been informed.
The death is not being treated as suspicious and a file is being prepared for the coroner.
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Such sad news. Thoughts go out to all of her family and friends at this time.
How very,very sad for this young woman,her family & friends.
So sad to hear this news of a young lady, my deepest prayers and thoughts go out to her family and friends, Rest in Peace
So sad,so young,hope her soul is at peace now
You poor girl your still a baby you not ment to go this early my thoughts go with you and your family at this sad sad time
Sleep well you angel
And rip
Wow, you are cold! Drugs or no drugs, so sad that a person, especially of such a young age, would feel that low and desperate.
My heart goes out to her and her family.
Sorry for your lose of 20 year old lady.