British woman, 74, missing for two days is found dead in forest in popular Turkish
British woman, 74, missing for two days is found dead in forest in popular Turkish holiday region
- The unidentified British woman is reported to have suffered from Alzheimer’s
- She was reported missing two days ago and was found by the roadside today
A British woman has been found dead in the Turkish province of Antalya two days after she was reported missing.
The 74-year-old British citizen, whose name remains unknown, was discovered unresponsive at the side of a road in a wooded area near the Asmaca district of Antalya.
Medical teams called to administer aid pronounced her dead at the scene.
Turkish media reported the woman was a resident of the popular coastal resort town of Alyana and had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, but the cause of her death has not yet been established.
A post-mortem examination is due to be carried out by coroners at the Alyana Municipality morgue this week.
An FCDO spokesperson told MailOnline: ‘We have not been approached for consular assistance, but our staff stand ready to support British Nationals overseas 24/7.’
Turkish media reported the woman was a resident in the popular coastal resort town of Alyana