The body of 49-year-old Diane Nelson was found on Table Mountain last night, ending hopes that the Claremont psychologist might return home.

Western Cape police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Andrè Traut confirmed the news, first released by Wendy Skeens from the Pink Ladies organisation, saying that “the circumstances surrounding her death are under investigation and a death inquest case docket has been registered”.

News24 reports:

Nelson, who consulted from rooms at the Crescent Clinic, a private psychiatric facility in Claremont, went missing on Saturday.

She was last seen around 20:00 on Saturday and was reported missing at Claremont police station.

Police said at the time that her car was found at Cecilia Forest – a location popular with hikers, who take several routes from the forest car park.

Wilderness Search and Rescue had been called in yesterday to assist in the search .

The Pink Ladies, who had led the charge to try and find Nelson, shared this update on social media:

Condolences to all of those affected.

[source:news24]