The remains of one of the two bodies found in the remote Amazon rainforest are those of UK journalist Dom Phillips, it has been confirmed. Mr Phillips, a journalist from Lancaster, was confirmed by dental records following an autopsy.
The second body - believed to be that of indigenous expert Bruno Pereira - is still being examined.
Following the announcement by Brazilian police, Mr Phillips' wife Alessandra Sampaio said: "This tragic outcome puts an end to the anguish of not knowing Dom and Bruno's whereabouts. Now we can bring them home and say goodbye with love."
