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Missing woman found dead in Ayrshire field after body mauled by wildlife

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A missing woman was found dead in an Ayrshire field after her bod had been mauled by wildlife.The 55-year-old woman, who hasn't been identified, strayed from her Citroen motor when it broke down near Monkton less than a week before Christmas.According to cops who discovered the woman, from Airdrie, they said her body had been partially eaten by wildlife.It's believed that a badger or fox may be responsible for the mauling.It’s believed she began walking through fields near the Ayrshire village on December 18, after phoning the AA from an unclassified road.

Her body was found the following day with help from a sniffer dog.A missing persons inquiry was launched after the woman’s car was found on a country road.Police have confirmed today that her death is not being treated as suspicious.A source said: “She had phoned the AA to try to get them to come and help.“But rather than waiting with the vehicle, she got out and walked away, cutting through the fields.“She’s then died while she’s been going through the fields.”Police said this morning that the woman's body was found around one mile away from her car.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 11.20pm on Saturday, December 18, police were called to a report of a possible abandoned Citroen car found on an unclassified road near to Monkton. "Officers attended and the initial investigations failed to trace the registered keeper and officers started a missing person enquiry.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the

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