THE body of a woman who was tragically found at the bottom of cliffs in Cornwall has been identified.
Emergency services were called to the cliffs in Porthtowan at 2.55pm on Saturday, February 8.
Devon and Cornwall Police said the body was recovered to the beach by lifeboat.
Formal identification was yet to take place at the time but officers believes the body was that of a woman aged in her 20s from the Truro area
It has since been confirmed that Milana Thijssen, aged 20, and from Truro, was found dead at the scene. An inquest has been opened by Cornwall's Coroners Office and will be held at a later date.
Following the death, police said it was being treated as unexplained but was not believed to be suspicious.
Investigating officers were appealing for anyone who saw a female at the cliffs in Porthtowan between Friday (February 7) afternoon and Saturday (February 8) afternoon to come forward.
She was described by officers as being a white female, appearing to be in her late teens or early 20s, of slim build, with dark hair and wearing black shoes, black trousers, a black top and a lightweight black coat.
She was carrying a red handbag.
Police said: “Anybody who witnessed a female at the cliffs in Porthtowan between the afternoon of Friday 7 February and the afternoon of Saturday 8 February is asked to contact police on 101 or via our website quoting 50250033859.”
