Rose of Tralee contestant found dead in New Zealand – The Irish News

A Rose of Tralee contestant has been found dead in New Zealand after her family reported her missing last week.

Monica Reid was last seen in Matipo Road, Te Atat in West Auckland on Friday afternoon.

Police had issued an appeal and a major search and rescue operation was also launched.

Officers have since confirmed Monicas body has been found in an update

North Shore, Rodney & West Auckland Police confirmed the 26-year-old woman reported missing has been located deceased.

They added that her death is not being treated as suspicious and will be referred to the coroner.

Ms Reid was this years Auckland Rose and took part in the New Zealand competition last month to choose a representative to travel to Ireland for the International Rose of Tralee pageant in August, but was not selected as the overall winner.

Several people paid tribute on social media and sent their condolences to her heartbroken family and friends.

One person shared: Losing such a joy from the world today. Monica Reid you were such a bright person. There was a time when I didnt appreciate it.

Another said: Monica was one of the kindest, most caring, loveliest person I know. She made this world a brighter place, and it is duller without her in it.

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