An 82-year-old woman, who vanished two weeks ago with her Dalmatian, has been discovered dead in Canada.
The body of Diane Cooper was found in Saskatchewan at approximately 7:40 p.m. on Saturday, as confirmed by a spokesperson from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) to CBC News.
Remarkably, her Dalmatian, named Halo, survived the ordeal and was located alive.
Cooper was initially reported missing on April 6, along with Halo, after departing from her residence in Edgemont.
She was last observed at a gas station in Stettler, Alberta, where she was seen refueling her grey Toyota around midnight on the night she disappeared, according to a report by CTV News.
The Alberta RCMP confirmed Cooper’s passing in a Facebook post on Sunday, extending their heartfelt condolences to her family and friends.
Cooper’s granddaughter Zoe also posted to Facebook on Sunday afternoon: ‘Our grandma has unfortunately passed away.’
‘While this is not entirely unexpected, we are absolutely heartbroken. By some miracle, our dog Halo has survived.’
Diane Cooper, 82, was found dead on Saturday after a two-week search when she went missing on April 6
Cooper went missing with her Dalmatian Halo, who was found alive and unharmed
‘We are so deeply grateful to everyone who helped search, shared posts, and showed us kindness and support during this incredibly difficult time. It has meant more to us than we can express.’
Authorities did not consider her death suspicious, according to CTV.
During the search, which began after an AirTag in her car stopped tracking, officials deployed multiple units and air services.
After learning of Cooper’s death, many took to social media to share their condolences with her family.
‘I was truly praying she would be found safe. I think, in some way, we all saw our own grandma or elderly loved one in her,’ said one user.
‘My heart goes out to her family. I’m sending strength and comfort during such an incredibly difficult time. It’s hard to find meaning in something like this, but I hope they can find even the smallest bit of peace in knowing that, in the end, her entire province was thinking of her, saying her name, and holding her in their prayers.’
The elderly woman was last seen at a gas station in Stettler, Alberta, filling her grey Toyota C-HR XLE close to midnight on the night she disappeared
Her granddaughter Zoe posted to Facebook confirming her grandmother had been found deceased and shared how heartbroken she was
‘I’ve been following along since the beginning and was hoping for a different outcome, really hope it was natural causes either way, condolences to the family, and very glad her pup was with her, and she wasn’t left alone,’ another added.
‘I have been watching this story since the beginning. I was really hoping that they would find her and her dog okay,’ a third wrote.
‘My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Diane.’
