Tragic replace in seek for lacking pensioner after physique present in river close to uni
Jill Grint, 79, was last seen near her home in Earlham, Norfolk, on Friday morning and police have been searching for her before a body was sadly found in River Yare
A body has been discovered in a river by police during their search for a missing woman near a university. Jill Grint, 79, was last seen close to her home in Earlham, Norfolk, at around 10.30am on Friday, December 5. She was dressed in a blue coat, navy trousers, navy trainers and seemed to be carrying a yellow bag.
Earlier today, officers retrieved a woman’s body from the River Yare in Cringleford, Norfolk. The emergency services were alerted to the scene after members of the public noticed the body in the water. Although formal identification is still pending, Jill’s family has been notified about this development.
Police said the death is not believed to be suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner. Norfolk Constabulary said: “Police can sadly confirm that the body of a woman has been found in the River Yare in Cringleford.
“The discovery was made this afternoon (6 December 2025) in the river by members of the public.
“While formal identification is yet to take place, the family of 79-year-old Jill Grint who was reported missing yesterday in the Earlham area, have been informed. The death is not believed to be suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”
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