LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — Update, April 26: The Lancaster County Coroner's Office confirmed that the unidentified body found in the Susquehanna River yesterday was that of a missing Lancaster County woman.
The coroner ruled Barbara Whitsel's death a suicide. An autopsy this morning confirmed her cause of death as fresh water drowning.
Update, 5:45 p.m.: According to the Manor Township Police Department, the search for Whitsel has concluded.
Authorities say that Barbara Whitsel, 69, of Washington Boro, has been missing since Sunday, April 23.
Police say that Whitsel's vehicle was found in Washington Boro Park along the 2000 block of River Road.
According to FOX43's crew at the scene, the coroner has arrived at the scene and a body was found. However, at this time, the coroner has not confirmed Whitsel's death.
Authorities believe that Whitsel was with her mixed breed Jack Russell terrier with her at this time, and she is considered missing and endangered.
Anyone with information is asked to call 911.