Police believe body is that of missing mum Ebony King

Police have confirmed a body - believed to be that of missing Rossville woman Ebony King - has been found at Wallaby Creek.

Ebony King, 34, who vanished after wading into a fast-flowing creek in Rossville

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POLICE have confirmed a body - believed to be that of missing woman Ebony King - has been found at Wallaby Creek

Friends and family have paid tribute to Ms King on social media.

“RIP Ebony King you beautiful angel, missing you forever,” one friend wrote.

The 34-year-old Rossville mother was last seen wading into floodwaters about 6pm on December 27.

She had been returning to her home.

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The alarm wasn’t raised until the following day when Ms King’s friends realised she wasn’t at her property.

Police and SES launched a search later that day.

About 3.30pm yesterday a body was found about 4km north west of River Road Causeway by a member of the public.

A formal identification has not been established but the body is believed to be that of Ms King.

Police will prepare a report for the Coroner.

Originally published as Police believe body is that of missing mum Ebony King