CUMBRIA Police have confirmed a 'death is not being treated as suspicious' after a body was found during the search for missing fell runner, Edward Catmur.
Edward, from the London area, had been reported missing after he was not heard from since 10am Sunday December 31.
He had been intending to fell run a route to Cross Fell and Hartside Cross, from Dufton.
A body has since been discovered on January 1 in the Cross Fell area.
The team behind the search comprised various rescue teams including Penrith MRT, Kirkby Stephen, Wasdale, Cockermouth and Kendal who searched for over the 24-hour period.
Additional reinforcement from search dogs and drones was also utilised in the search.
Around midday on January 1, the police helicopter located a body.
It has not been confirmed whether the body is Edward Catmur, although his family has been informed of developments.
A spokesperson from Penrith MRT said: "Many thanks to the other teams, services and individuals who contributed and assisted with this 24 hour operation."
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