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Sad news in search for missing Vernon woman

Sad news in search for missing Vernon woman | iNFOnews.ca

VERNON – A search for a missing person has ended in tragedy.

Vernon RCMP confirmed 65-year-old Aurelia Wedenig, who went missing Dec. 18, was found dead around noon Dec. 23.

“The Vernon RCMP were notified by family and friends of the discovery of her body in a thicket and grove of trees bordering a property in the eastern end of 30 Avenue in Vernon,” Cpl. Spencer Hornoi said in a media release.

The Vernon RCMP and the B.C. Coroners Service continue to investigate her death, however foul play is not believed to be involved.

To contact a reporter for this story, email Charlotte Helston at chelston@infonews.ca or call 250-309-5230. To contact the editor, email mjones@infonews.ca or call 250-718-2724.

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Charlotte Helston grew up in Armstrong and after four years studying writing at the University of Victoria, she came back to do what she loves most: Connect with the community and bringing its stories to life.

Covering Vernon for iNFOnews.ca has reinforced her belief in community. The people and the stories she encounters every day—at the courthouse, City Hall or on the street—show the big tales in a small town.

If you have an opinion to share or a story you'd like covered, contact Charlotte at Charlotte Helston or call 250-309-5230.

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