**Body of Missing Man Found Following Bus Disappearance**
North Wales Police has officially confirmed that the body of a man discovered on Sunday, December 29, has been identified as 92-year-old William. The police issued a statement announcing the formal identification of the body found during search efforts in the Gwynedd region. The man, known only as William, had been reported missing, and searches were initiated in the Criccieth area, where the body was eventually found.
The missing pensioner was last seen aboard a bus travelling from Caernarfon towards Criccieth on December 28. North Wales Police have stated that there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the incident. The police force expressed their condolences to William’s family during this difficult time and have requested that the family’s privacy be respected. The statement also acknowledged the support received from partner agencies, volunteers, and the public during the search operation.
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