THE family of missing Dulverton woman Vanessa Hodge has been updated following the discovery of a body.

A kayaker found human remains on the shoreline in Samson’s Bay near Ilfracombe at about 3pm on Tuesday (July 2).

Although the remains have not yet been formally identified, the police have informed 49-year-old Vanessa’s family, who are being supported by specially-trained officers.

A forensic post-mortem examination will be held next week.