The daughter of an Edmonton senior who was found dead last week after being reported missing in November is extending her thanks to those who searched for her mother.
Carole Byrne, 73, was last seen near her home in the area of Lessard Drive and 57 Avenue on Nov. 10.
Her body was found in the North Saskatchewan River near Terwillegar Park on April 22.
Trish O’Flaherty reached out to Global News, wanting to express her gratitude to those involved in the search.
“Family and friends of Carole are relieved and thankful for the recovery of her remains and wish to thank all the individuals and emergency crews for their time, commitment and perseverance during the frigid temperatures of November,” O’Flaherty said.
“We (also) wish to extend our gratitude to the individual who took the time to stop and call emergency responders to ensure her safe removal.
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“Thank you to everyone.”
When Byrne went missing, police didn’t believe there was any foul play involved, but said it was unlike her to not tell family where she was going and to not return after a walk.
The next day, police and search and rescue crews came out to look for Byrne in the area near Lessard Road and 184 Street, as well as the surrounding ravine areas.
Police had received reports of her being in the area.
On Nov. 13, police said she had been spotted in the area of Cameron Heights and Chahley Way about an hour after she was last seen. Investigators received video from residents that showed Byrne speaking with members of the public during her walk, as well as someone in a dark SUV.
No details about Byrne’s death were released, but police said her death was not criminal in nature.
– With files from Caley Ramsay, Global News
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