THE family of a woman from Prestatyn who was found dead after a multi-agency search have paid tribute to her.

Ausra Plungiene, 56, was reported missing last Tuesday evening (April 11) after failing to return home from a walk with her dog, Eyora, in Carneddau.

Mountain rescue teams found her near Yr Aryg last Thursday afternoon (April 13).

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Ms Plungiene’s family said: “All of our family would like to thank everyone for their support, love and good wishes that they have given us over the last few horrific days.

“Friends, family, work colleagues, and complete strangers all have supported us. We can say no more than thank you, from the bottom of our hearts.”

Rhyl Journal: Ausra Plungiene and her dog, EyoraAusra Plungiene and her dog, Eyora (Image: North Wales Police)

A major multi-agency search for Ms Plungiene began in the Conwy Valley after the alarm was raised soon after 10pm on April 11.

She is believed to have left for a walk at about 10.30am that day with her dog, but failed to return home.

Her car was located by officers in the Rowen area during the early hours of April 12.

A dog was found alive at the location where Ms Plungiene's body was found.

Ms Plungiene’s family statement added: “We cannot express enough thanks to so many people that gave up their time to search for our beloved Ausra.

“The police and all their work in front and behind the scenes to trace activities, look after us, support and advise us has been truly remarkable.

“The mountain rescue service, RAF, support helicopters, army and every single individual that we cannot name tried their hardest to find her, through at times very difficult conditions.

“We cannot thank you all enough.

“Ausra is off on another adventure, and we are sure the lives she touched while this angel was with us have been enhanced.”