Rachel Booth cops find body in search for 'lovely' missing mum
A body has been discovered during the search for missing Rachel Booth, police have confirmed.
The heartbreaking find follows days of intensive search efforts where Cheshire Police utilised underwater diving teams and specialist search dogs in their urgent mission to locate the 38 year old mother-of-three.
After widespread public appeals and comprehensive area searches, officers have now tragically retrieved a body from a lake in Oakmere.
While formal identification procedures are still pending, authorities believe it to be Rachel. Her relatives have been informed and are receiving support from specially trained officers.
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The family has asked for privacy during this difficult period, reports the Mirror.
No suspicious circumstances are thought to be involved, and a report will be compiled for the coroner.
Rachel was last seen by her family during the early hours of Saturday morning in Barnton, near Northwich. Police confirmed another sighting occurred at 3.50am approximately five miles away at a petrol station on the A556, where she purchased milk and wine after completing a 45-minute jog.
Petrol station employee Issac Carolan, 19, previously spoke to The Sun about the mother's purchases in the early Saturday morning hours. He explained: "I spoke to my colleague who had served her on Saturday morning. She bought milk and wine and jogged from 45 minutes away."
Issac continued: "But it didn't seem weird, she didn't seem disturbed or flustered."
On Saturday evening, police confirmed they were "conducting enquiries" in Oakmere village, close to Delamere Forest, and the "surrounding area". Police initially believed she had made her way to Oakmere, Delamere, located about eight miles from Barnton.
Prior to the grim discovery of the body, Superintendent Paul Hughes expressed growing concern: "We are currently following a number of inquiries to trace Rachel and we are becoming increasingly concerned for her welfare."
He detailed the extensive search efforts, stating: "As part of our investigation, our officers and partner agencies, including the Underwater Search Team and Cheshire Search and Rescue, are conducting inquiries in the Oakmere and surrounding areas where it is believed Rachel travelled to, and we would like to thank local businesses for their patience and understanding while these are currently ongoing."
Hughes urged anyone with information to come forward: "Investigators are following all lines of inquiry and anyone who has seen Rachel since she was reported missing is asked to contact us. The same goes for anyone who has any information on her whereabouts. We would also like to appeal directly to Rachel to get in touch to let us know you are OK."
Rachel is described as being 5ft 9ins tall, slim, with blonde hair, and likely wearing black leggings and a black top. Locals have spoken warmly of Rachel, with one Barnton resident, Raj Kaur, telling The Sun that she is "a lovely clever lady" and "very active and very nice".
Another mother from the area recalled: "I knew her from the school and she was always pleasant - she has three boys at the school."
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