Body found in search for missing Draperstown woman Helena McElhennon

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A body has been found in the search for a Draperstown mum of four who has been missing since late November 2019.

Helena McElhennon's car was found after she was spotted pulling into a layby near the Foyle Bridge in Derry Londonderry. 

Search and resuce teams have spent the past seven weeks searching the river banks and surrounding areas. 

The body of the 42-year-old was discovered on Tuesday night. 

Search team North West posted on Facebook: "As our coordinated searches continued yesterday evening into 7 weeks and two days, our team was facilitating another search with members of a missing persons family and wider circle when a body was found.

"Search Team NorthWest raised the alarm to PSNI and requested assistance from Foyle Search and Rescue to aid with the recovery of the body.

"Appreciation to all our volunteers and the public who supported the family by helping us undertake searches at least twice every single day. All your support and effort hasn’t gone unnoticed.

"We request that your prayers are with the family and friends of Helena and their privacy is respected during this very difficult time."

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