Tragic Find in Search for Missing Norfolk Woman
A heartbreaking discovery has been made near the University of East Anglia in the hunt for Jill Grint, 79, who disappeared last Friday morning.
Jill was last seen around 10.30am near her home in Earlham, a village just outside Norwich. Yesterday afternoon, a body was pulled from the River Yare at Cringleford, roughly a mile from where Jill was last spotted.
Passersby Spot Body in River Yare
Members of the public quickly alerted police after spotting the body in the river that runs through Norfolk. While formal ID checks are still underway, Jill’s family have been informed of the grim news.
Police confirmed the death is not being treated as suspicious, bringing some closure to a tense investigation.
Last Seen with Walking Stick Near Home
Doorbell camera footage shows Jill walking near her Sarah William Close home, steadying herself with a walking stick. Witnesses say she wore a blue coat, navy trousers, navy trainers, and carried what looked like a yellow bag.
The search effort involved police dogs, drones, and a helicopter, highlighting how seriously authorities took the alarming disappearance.
