Brecon: Body found in search for missing 96-year-old Rita

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Missing RitaImage source, Dyfed-Powys Police
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Rita, who was believed to have been on foot, had not been seen for a week before a body was found

A body has been found in the search for a missing 96-year-old woman.

Rita - whose surname has not been released by Dyfed-Powys Police - is from Brecon, Powys, and was last seen at 10:20 GMT on 26 February.

The force said her family had been informed of the discovery and were being supported by specialist officers.

Firefighters, mountain rescue and the National Police Air Service were all involved in the search for Rita.

Image source, Brecon Mountain Rescue Team
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Brecon Mountain Rescue Team were involved in the search