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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Jessica Sansome

Body found where former Glee actress Naya Rivera went missing

A body has been found at the California lake where former Glee star Naya Rivera went missing.

The Ventura County Sheriff's Office announced the major update on Twitter.

It added that the recovery is in progress and a press conference will be held at 2pm local time (10pm BST).

The 33-year-old actress, best known for playing Santana Lopez on musical comedy series Glee, disappeared while on a boating trip with her four-year-old son at Lake Piru on Wednesday.

A rescue mission was launched but less than 24 hours later police said Rivera was presumed dead.

On Sunday police ruled out suicide following a statement from her four-year-old Josey Hollis.

Sergeant Kevin Donoghue told People that after speaking with Josey, they have found no evidence as to why the actress would have taken her own life.

There were also concerns that her body may have become "entangled underwater" and may never be found.

Josey's report about his mother has left police "very confident she's in water," Donoghue said.

Josey was found asleep and alone on the boat while wearing a life jacket. An adult-sized life jacket was also found on board.

Police told the PA news agency that Josey, who is safe and well, observed his mother disappear under the waves during their boating trip.

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