Body of British backpacker missing in Cambodia found in the sea

Amelia Bambridge was last seen on Police Beach on Koh Rong island in the early hours of October 24.

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On Thursday, the Lucy Blackman Trust confirmed to CNN that a body found by police in the ocean close to Thai waters was hers. The group had been in contact with Bambridge’s family, its chief executive Matthew Searle said.

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Provincial Police Chief Chuon Narin also confirmed to CNN that the body recovered belonged to Bambridge.

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Police launched a large-scale search after Bambridge, from Worthing, West Sussex, failed to check out of the hostel she had been staying at.

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She had been last seen at a beach party, and her handbag — containing her wallet, phone and bank cards — was discovered on a nearby beach, while her passport was found at the hostel, according to the UK’s PA news agency.

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Around 150 people were involved in the search for her, and about 100 people had been questioned over her disappearance, Narin told CNN on Wednesday.

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On Wednesday, Bambridge’s sister Georgie Bambridge said her sister wanted to live life to the fullest. It was Amelia’s first time traveling alone, and she was “excited to go but had a little bit of nerves,” Georgie said.

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The last time they spoke was on October 23, when Amelia messaged her sister to say how amazing her trip was.

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“She wanted to explore the world, to live a full life with no regrets,” Georgie said.

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