Takeaways:
- A woman’s body was found near the last known location of missing sisters Henrietta and Eliza Huszti.
- The sisters were last seen near the River Dee in Aberdeen on January 7.
- Police Scotland confirmed the family of Henrietta Huszti has been informed.
- Search efforts for Eliza Huszti are ongoing, with no suspicious circumstances reported.
- Authorities continue to search the River Dee and surrounding coastal areas.
Search Intensifies as One Sister Remains Missing
Authorities in Aberdeen have recovered the body of a woman near the River Dee, close to where missing sisters Henrietta and Eliza Huszti were last seen. The two, both 32 and part of a set of triplets, were last spotted near Queen Elizabeth Bridge on January 7.
Police Scotland confirmed that while the body has yet to be formally identified, Henrietta Huszti’s family has been notified. The search for Eliza Huszti remains ongoing, with emergency crews continuing to comb the river and coastal areas.
Ongoing Investigations and Search Efforts
Police say there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the discovery. Superintendent David Howieson expressed his condolences to the family and reaffirmed the commitment to finding both sisters.
“Our thoughts are with the Huszti family today. We are keeping them fully updated following this recovery and the further search activity, which remains ongoing,” Howieson said.
The search remains focused on the River Dee, a tidal waterway that presents challenging conditions for rescue teams. Coastguard teams and police boats are actively scouring the area.
Community Impact and Response
The disappearance of Henrietta and Eliza Huszti, originally from Hungary, has sparked a significant response in Aberdeen and beyond. The sisters were last seen walking along a footpath near Aberdeen Boat Club after crossing Victoria Bridge in the early hours of January 7.
Scott Bousfield, the owner of the cleaning company where Eliza worked for nearly six years, described the situation as “heartbreaking.”
“It was absolutely shocking when we heard the news this morning. It’s such a shame for the family. Only finding one is devastating, as they don’t know what’s happened to Eliza yet,” Bousfield said.
Timeline of Events
- January 6: The sisters were seen visiting Victoria Bridge.
- January 7 (early hours): They texted their landlady from the bridge area, saying they would not return to their flat.
- January 7 (later): They were last seen walking along the River Dee.
- January 30: A woman’s body was discovered near Queen Elizabeth Bridge.
What’s Next?
Police Scotland has confirmed that searches in the river and harbor area have ended, but efforts to locate Eliza Huszti continue. Officers are now focusing on coastal regions north and south of Aberdeen.
Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward as they continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the sisters’ disappearance.