The body of County Durham hiker Esther Dingley has been found in the Pyrenees along with equipment belonging to her, a charity has confirmed.
Her body was found on the afternoon of August 9 close to where a bone was discovered two weeks ago as investigations continue.
The discovery was made by Esther’s partner Daniel Colegate, following relentless search efforts by him since her disappearance.
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Esther, 37, had been walking solo in the mountains near the Spanish and French border and was last seen on November 22 last year.
A team of forensic specialists along with mountain rescue personnel were dispatched to the site in order to catalogue the scene and recover Esther.
LBT Global said an accident is the most likely hypothesis, given the location and other early indications although a full investigation is still underway to confirm the details surrounding this tragedy.
The family remains incredibly grateful for the efforts of the police units involved and their commitment to understanding the exact circumstances of Esther's death.
LBT Global is supporting Daniel and Esther's mother, Ria Bryant, 74, as they come to terms with this news.
