Nicola Bulley's family members have broken down in tears after they finally found out how she died.
Giving evidence at the inquest at County Hall in Preston today, Home Office pathologist Dr Alison Armour said it was likely that 45-year-old mother of two drowned after entering the River Wyre in January.
Her mother Dot and her sister Louise were seen crying in court as the pathologist's evidence was read out. Dot was consoled by the coroner's office manager.