Body of missing Marysville woman found in Alabama

DELTA, Ala. (WCMH) -- The body of a Marsyville woman last seen in September has been found Saturday by a hunter in Alabama.

The sheriff's office for Cleburne County said that the hunter reported the body around 11:30 a.m., sending deputies to an area five miles northeast of Cheaha State Park. The county coroner's office then identified the remains as belonging to Vendula "Wendy" Rose. Last seen Sept. 24, the Marysville Police Division said Rose was over nine hours away in Alabama for a hiking trip. She was supposed to return to Marysville on Oct. 2, but never arrived.

Shortly after she was initially reported missing, investigators found her car parked Oct. 8 at the Pinhoti Trailhead. Cleburne County deputies searched for Rose on foot through 36 miles of surrounding trails, and also checked remote areas with helicopters and drones.

The Cleburne County Sheriff's Office said it would issue an official release regarding Rose's recovery on Monday. It asked for anyone with information or questions to call the chief deputy at 256-463-2277.