The body of an Irishwoman missing for over two weeks has been found in a lake in the US.
Sinéad Lyons was located in Ossipee Lake, New Hampshire yesterday by state police at around 2pm.
They had been searching for Ms Lyons and her dog, a German Shepherd named Flossie, since she was first reported missing on March 11.
Her car was discovered abandoned by the banks of the lake. The body of the dog was also recovered.
Ms Lyons was understood to have travelled to pick her dog up from a friend before going for a walk around the lake.
Her remains were taken from the scene to the New Hampshire Medical Examiner, where her identity was confirmed.
Speaking at a press conference, Capt. Michael Eastman said that Ms Lyons was "doing exactly what we believed she was doing, walking along the edge of this pressure ridge, and she then went through the ice at some point or on the edge maybe of where the Bear River comes into Lake Ossipee. I would say that's probably where she went into the water".
Ms Lyons’ sister Sandra, who had spent the past two weeks regularly updating concerned family and friends about the progress of the investigation on social media, wrote a heartfelt message after the news was confirmed.
She said: “It’s with a heavy heart that I write this, my beautiful big sister has been found along with Flossie.
“They have both sadly passed away and are shining down on us all from the night sky.
“My family and I are so touched by the kindness, generosity and love that we have been shown. We would like to thank each of you for this.
“We would like to thank the officers of New Hampshire State Police and for those that worked alongside them to find my big sis.
“Sinéad I love you, your light will never be dimmed, your laughter and joy will never be forgotten.
