A major search operation has been launched for a missing woman in Snowdonia.
Concerns have been raised for Ausra Plungiene after she didn't return from a walk in Snowdonia with her dog yesterday, Tuesday, April 11. North Wales Police are appealing for information to help find the 56-year-old and her black dog.
A Coastguard rescue helicopter has been seen circling the northern area above Eryri of Snowdonia, though this has not yet been confirmed if it is connected to the search.
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Reports on North Wales police Facebook page suggest that Ausra was parked in the Rowen area, potentially towards Drum or Aber.
A spokesperson for North Wales police said: "Concerns for Ausra Plungiene, 56 yrs, who went walking with her dog in Snowdonia, 11th April and is now missing. Any sightings/information please ring NWP on 101 quoting incident no A052734."
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