A two-week search for a missing Calgary senior has ended in tragedy after her body was found in Saskatchewan on Saturday by RCMP.
Diane Cooper, 82, was reported missing to Consort RCMP on April 6, after she was left Calgary at approximately 3:30 p.m.
She was last seen in Hoosier, Sask., on April 7, travelling with her Dalmatian, Halo.
In a Sunday update, Alberta RCMP Cpl. Gina Slaney said Cooper was located in the rural municipality of Grandview, near Kindersley, Sask., on Saturday, at approximately 7:40 p.m.
“Unfortunately, she was located deceased,” Slaney said in a release. “Her dog Halo was also located, and he is safe. The circumstances surrounding her death are not suspicious.
“RCMP sends condolences to the family and friends of Ms. Cooper.”
Zoe Cooper, Diane’s granddaughter, expressed the family’s grief in a post on Facebook, thanking people for their support during the search.
“Our grandma has unfortunately passed away,” Zoe said. “While this is not entirely unexpected, we are absolutely brokenhearted.
“By some miracle, our dog Halo has survived.
“We are so deeply grateful to everyone who helped search, shared posts and showed us kindness and support during this incredibly difficult time. It meant more to us than we can express.”
Several RCMP detachments in Alberta and Saskatchewan assisted in the search, alongside RCMP air services helicopter patrols.
RCMP said that foul play is not suspected in Cooper’s death.