A river search is continuing for a missing woman who disappeared eight weeks ago.

Iona, whose surname has not been released, was last seen in Witney town centre on Monday, February 12.

Lowland Rescue Oxfordshire, a team of professional volunteers who support the police in searching for high-risk risk vulnerable missing people, deployed a Water Unit, Drone Unit and personnel to search river banks from 6am on Sunday, March 4.

Following the 76-year-old’s disappearance, police divers took part in a major search operation of 2km of the River Windrush and a specialist dive team from Avon and Somerset were brought in.

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Thames Valley Police has now confirmed as of Wednesday, April 11, that the search for Iona is continuing.

A spokesperson for the force said: “There are no updates at this stage. The search is still ongoing.”

Police had confirmed on Thursday, February 29, that the dive team from Avon and Somerset is no longer searching but other organisations are continuing searches.

Anyone who has any information that may assist the investigation should call the emergency number 999, quoting the reference number 43240068765.

Any sightings or information on Iona's whereabouts can be reported on the Thames Valley Police website. 

Police guidance states you will not be wasting police time by reporting someone as missing. 

It also states that a missing person will not be in trouble with the police.