Body found in hunt for missing woman, 49, last seen on CCTV smiling as she walked towards ‘dangerous’ forest alone
A BODY has been found in the hunt for a missing 49-year-old woman who was last seen on CCTV smiling.
Joanne Jones has been missing from her home since Monday after she headed into a forest alone in Wales.
Formal identification is yet to take place, South Wales Police said.
Mrs Jones, family and H M Coroner have been informed, the force added.
Cops previously released images taken on Graigwen Road at around 10.05am.
Joanne could be seen wearing a waterproof jacket, boots and was carrying a rucksack.
In one of the images, the missing hiker smiled and waved at a passing motorist.
Police also said she was spotted near the Brynfynnon Hotel in Llanwonno in South Wales at around 12.45pm.
It is the last confirmed sighting of the hiker before she headed towards St Gwynno Forest.
A huge search was launched involving helicopters, police dogs, drones and mountain rescue experts.
The 2,644 hectare St Gwynno Forest is a popular beauty spot for walkers and cyclists.