Body found in search for missing young farmer Jenny Hall

Ms Hall, from a farming family, was first reported missing on February 18 after leaving her home in Tow Law, Co Durham

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Tributes have been pouring in for 23-year-old Jenny Hall after her was body recovered in a remote area of Teeside on Sunday (February 23).
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Tributes have been pouring in for 23-year-old Jenny Hall after her was body recovered in a remote area of Teeside on Sunday (February 23).

Officers have recovered the body of a young farmer from Co Durham following a five-day search to find her.

Durham Constabulary confirmed they had found the body of Jenny Hall in a very remote area in Teesdale just after 9.30am on Sunday (February 23). 

Ms Hall was first reported missing on Tuesday (February 18).

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Police said the 23-year-old had failed to return to her home at Barracks Farm in Tow Law after going for a run.

Her red Ford Focus was found parked along the B6278 between Eggleston and Stanhope on Wednesday (February 19).

Digital intelligence officers from Durham Constabulary conducted extensive enquiries into Ms Hall's mobile phone, smart watch and running apps which did not yield results.

Ms Hall's disappearance sparked a widespread search, with assistance from more than 15 rescue teams, police, sniffer dogs and specialist drones deployed to find her.

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Chief inspector Dean Haythornthwaite, of Durham Constabulary, said rescue teams had worked 'around the clock' over the five-day search to reunite Ms Hall with her family.

Their efforts focused on running trails the young farmer used between Eggleston and Hamsterley.

However, her body was located on Sunday (February 23), bringing an end to the five-day search.

Police said Ms Hall's family had been made aware and asked for privacy at this 'devastating time'.

According to officers, it is not believed there are any suspicious circumstances in her death and a file will be prepared for the coroner.

Duddon and Furness Mountain Rescue Team, who were part of the search, said it was a 'sad outcome' and that their thoughts were with Ms Hall's friends and family.

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Those who knew Ms Hall have been pouring in tributes for an 'amazing' person who will be sadly missed.

Antony Eavis, from Bakewell in Derbyshire, said: "Heartbreaking news.

"Thoughts are with everyone who was close to Jenny and her family.

"She was such a lovely girl.

"Rest in peace Jenny, you will always be missed."

Another tribute reads: "Unbelievably sad news.

"Jenny was such an amazing human who will be massively missed by everyone who had the pleasure to know her."

Wendy Price, from Darlington, said: "Heartbreaking news for Jenny and her family.

"The search and rescue teams were unmatched, selfless and determined to bring her home.

"This is a devastating outcome."

Deborah Pinchen, from Teeside, added: "Heartbreaking news and not the outcome we were hoping for.

"Condolences to Jenny's family and friends. Jenny will be a huge loss to everyone who knew her.

"Big thank you to all those who helped to search for her. We are so lucky to have incredible people who give their time and expertise freely to help those in need."

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