THE BODY of a female found in the River Wensum has been confirmed as missing mum Gaynor Lord.
The mum-of-three, 55, disappeared on December 8 after she was seen leaving work early – before rushing through the streets of Norwich.
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Police released CCTV of Gaynor earlier this week in the hopes people who saw her would come forward.
But the body of a female was found in the River Wensum following a “detailed and methodical search” on Friday – seven days after she vanished.
Police have today tragically confirmed the body is Gaynor, following formal identification.
Underwater divers found the body on Friday morning after “extensive searches”.
Norwich Constabulary said: “A Home Office post-mortem examination carried out on Saturday found no indications of any third-party involvement.
“The death is not being treated as suspicious.
“The Home Office Pathologist awaits the results of the toxicology before formally confirming cause of death.
“Early indications are consistent with drowning.”
A Home Office post-mortem examination on Saturday found no signs that anyone else was involved.
Chief Superintendent Dave Buckley said: “The post-mortem examination has found no signs that any other parties were involved.
“Although our searches have concluded, officers are continuing to work to establish the full circumstances surrounding Gaynor’s disappearance.
“We will pursue all lines of enquiry to understand why she went missing.
“Our thoughts remain with Gaynor’s family at this incredibly difficult time.”
New footage emerged yesterday showing the mum’s last known movements.
Gaynor disappeared after leaving work early in Norwich city centre at 2.45pm on December 8.
Her belongings were found in Wensum Park, about 1.5 miles from her workplace at Jarrolds department store, while her coat was also discovered in the river that runs through the park.
Cops said her clothing, mobile phone, glasses and jewellery, including two rings, were discovered at various places within the park.
Police then released CCTV of Gaynor earlier this week in the hopes people who saw her would come forward.
In the footage she could be seen smiling as she left work, before she appeared to be rushing along streets.
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Two members of the dive team could be seen recovering a body from the river on Friday after marking the area of water with an orange buoy.
An Environment Agency search boat was then stationed next to the buoy as a dive team arrived just after 11am.
Two members of the specialist dive team could be seen surveying the area, appearing to check if the water was safe to enter.
Police divers with flippers could be seen ready to enter the water in a park area further along the river but after a phone call was received, their kit was packed up and they rediverted.
At about 12pm on Friday, officers could be seen recovering something from the river in a black bag.
Floral tributes were laid near the gates of Wensum Park later that day following the tragic announcement.
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One of them said: “Gaynor may you be at peace. God bless your family.”
Gaynor’s husband “doesn’t understand at all what happened” to her, pals have revealed.
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