Ausra Plungiene went missing earlier this week while out walking her dog in Snowdonia, North Wales.
Yesterday (Thursday, April 13), police revealed that a body had been found in their search for the missing 56-year-old now.
Now, Ausra’s daughter has paid a heartbreaking tribute to her mum.
Ausra Plungiene missing
On Tuesday (April 11), Ausra, a 56-year-old, went missing after going on a walk in Snowdonia with her dog.
The mum-of-two, who lived in the Prestatyn area, is believed to have left for a walk at around 10.30am.
However, when she hadn’t returned by 10pm, the concerned family alerted the police.
On Wednesday (April 12) It was reported that the coastguard rescue helicopter was spotted above Eryri – the largest national park in Wales – sweeping the area.
Body of missing Ausra Plungiene found
However, yesterday (Thursday, April 13), police shared some heartbreaking news. They revealed that a body had been found during their search.
They also confirmed that Ausra’s dog had been found alive near the scene of the tragedy.
“Police and colleagues from Mountain Rescue searching for missing Ausra Plungiene, from Prestatyn have sadly found the body of a woman,” a spokesperson said.
“Mountain Rescue Team members made the discovery near to Yr Aryg in the Carneddau mountain range earlier this afternoon,” they continued.
“Whilst formal identification is yet to take place, Ausra’s family have been informed.”
Ausra’s daughter shares heartbreaking tribute
Following the devastating news, Ausra’s daughter, Toma Plungauite Lamb, shared her heartbreak in a tribute on Facebook.
“One more day, one more time, one more sunset…,” she wrote.
“Maybe I’ll be satisfied… But then again… I know what it would do…,” she continued.
“Leave me wishing still, for one more day with you…” she then said.
“I miss you mommy so much! My heart is broken without you!”
The comment section was flooded with messages of support from Toma’s friends.
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