Upper Wilsons Creek missing woman search suspended
It is believed the woman was in her home when a large landslide, including rocks and trees from sides of the valley, engulfed the house.
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Emergency services have suspended a search for a woman who went missing in Byron hinterland after a landslip caused by flooding.
It is believed the 70-year-old Upper Wilsons Creek woman was in her home about 4.30am on February 28 when a large landslide, including soil, debris, rocks and trees from sides of the valley engulfed the house.
Despite ongoing inquiries, including extensive excavations and searches using specialist resources and equipment, the woman’s body has not been found, A NSW Police spokeswoman said.
Police officers are liaising with the woman’s family and the NSW Coroner.
Police across the Richmond Police District and Tweed - Byron Police District are currently aware of only one person that has been officially reported missing in flood-affected areas.
“Police continue to encourage people within the impacted flood areas to register their movements using the Australian Red Cross ‘Register, Find, Reunite’, as emergency services continue to respond to calls for assistance,” a spokeswoman said.
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