Missing Lanarkshire motorist's body found in field after being mauled by wildlife

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A missing Airdrie motorist's body has been tragically found dead in a field having been mauled by wildlife.The 55-year-old, who has not been identified, wandered away from her car when it broke down just before Christmas.Officers who discovered the woman's body said it had been "partially eaten by wildlife".The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android It’s believed she began walking through fields near Monkton in Ayrshire after phoning the AA.A missing persons inquiry was launched after the woman’s car was found on a country road.Officers tried to trace the woman on December 18 but were unable to locate her.The following day her body was found with the help of a sniffer dog, close to where her car had been abandoned.Police believe a fox or badger may be responsible for the mauling.The death is not being treated as suspicious.A source said: “She had phoned the AA to try to get them to come and help.“But rather than waiting with the vehicle, she got out and walked away, cutting through the fields.“She’s then died while she’s been going through the fields.” * Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire.

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