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Woman found dead in Solway estuary mud identified

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Shona Campbell was found dead after phoning to say she had got stuck in mud

A woman who died on the Solway estuary after phoning to say she had got stuck in mud has been formally identified by police.

The body of Shona Campbell, 74, was found near to Cummertrees in Dumfries and Galloway on Tuesday afternoon.

Police said her death was being treated as unexplained but was not believed to be suspicious.

In a short statement, they added that a report would be sent to the procurator fiscal.

A police van stands at the end of a lane leading to the seaside
A major search operation was carried out in the area

It is understood that Ms Campbell - who was staying at a caravan park in the area - made the call to report getting into difficulties at about 17:00 on Monday.

It prompted a major search operation involving a number of specialist teams. Her body was found on Tuesday afternoon.

Media reports in the Isle of Man suggest that Ms Campbell had been living there.

The Solway has a number of mudflats which are considered to be dangerous, with many areas vulnerable to quicksand

The area off the south of Scotland coast is considered dangerous due to some of the fastest tidal movements in Europe.