“But two walkers spotted the body of a blonde woman tangled in reeds on Lancashire’s River Wyre before noon
yesterday”
Sloppy reporting, as ever, from The Daily Mail.
I've prev stated my full theory about NB tripping when reattaching Willow's harness but I'm holding off on further comments unless there are any shock developments.
A formal identification may not have been released but I imagine the family will have a fairly good picture from the police already. They know what NB was wearing and she has distinctive front teeth that won't have been hard for the police to identify (tentatively) even with a cursory inspection IMO.
I'm grateful that this case, however heartbreaking, has also cast a light on other cases that haven't been given the attention they deserve by the media.
My thoughts are with the family. A truly tragic case. Peace and love to everyone on the thread. I hope to see you in other discussions as we continue to shine our empathy where it's needed.