A body has been found in the search for missing Irish teenager Nora Quoirin in Malaysia.
The operation has lasted over a week with police and volunteers scouring the areas around The Dusan resort.
Nora had just arrived for a two-week holiday with her family when she was reported missing from the accommodation.
Nora’s parents said yesterday that they were offering a £10,000 reward for information leading to her return.
The money had been donated by an anonymous business in Belfast.
We are aware of reports that a body has been found in the search for Nora Quoirin. We are urgently seeking clarification.
— Lucie Blackman Trust (@MissingAbroad) August 13, 2019
The Malay Mail is reporting that the body was discovered by security personnel conducting the search operation.
It also reports that Nora’s parents were brought to the site of the discovery at 4.17pm local time.
The Lucie Blackman Trust said that it “seems likely” that the body is that of the teenager.
“At this time we cannot confirm it is Nora. However it sadly seems likely. Investigations are underway to confirm identity and cause of death,” it said in a statement.