69-year-old dementia patient Maureen O'Connor, reported missing in West Cork, Ireland, was found dead in a ravine due to hypothermia.

Maureen O'Connor, a 69-year-old woman with dementia, was reported missing from her off-grid home in West Cork, Ireland, on October 25, 2023. Her body was discovered in a 6-foot-deep ravine on November 1, after extensive searches by volunteers and coastguard teams. The coroner's inquest concluded that she likely died from hypothermia due to prolonged exposure in wet clothing, ruling out foul play and recording a verdict of accidental death.

September 18, 2024
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