The body of Melbourne woman Sarah Weatherstone has been found in the southeast suburb of Narre Warren after an extended search that lasted five weeks. She was last seen leaving a factory alone in that same suburb on the afternoon of March 23.
Regarding the tragic set of circumstances, Victoria Police has released a statement saying it doesn’t believe the death was suspicious.
The woman’s mother, Judith Weatherstone
, shared a Facebook post saying her daughter had died by “accidental suicide” per .
“It’s with a heavy heart that Stephen, Josh and myself would like to let everybody know that today we have been told of the passing of our beautiful daughter Sarah to accidental suicide,” she began.
“Rest in peace beautiful, forever in our hearts.
“Thanks for the support and love over the past five weeks.”
In attempting to find Sarah, authorities conducted a three-day search in the Hallam Valley Wetlands. The effort involved helicopters, the SES, VicPol’s Mounted Branch, Search and Rescue as well as the use of drones.
Sarah’s friends extended their condolences on social media, with one writing. “She was so beautiful,” and another penning, “such a beautiful girl, gone way too soon”.
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