Police in Aberdeen have found the body of a second woman in the search for missing twin sisters, Eliza and Henrietta Huszti, who disappeared last month. The sisters, both 32 years old and originally from Hungary, were last seen on January 7, walking along a riverside path near Aberdeen Harbour.
The first body was discovered in the River Dee at 8 a.m. on Friday, though formal identification is still pending. Later that evening, officers recovered a second body near Victoria Bridge at 9:05 p.m.. While neither has been officially identified, the family has been informed.
No Suspicious Circumstances in Tragic Discovery
Police Scotland confirmed that inquiries are ongoing, but there are no apparent suspicious circumstances surrounding the deaths.
The disappearance of the sisters, part of a set of triplets, sparked an extensive search effort. Their landlady initially raised the alarm after receiving a 2:12 a.m. text message from Henrietta’s phone stating they would not be coming home. The phone has been inactive since.
Timeline of the Sisters’ Final Movements
CCTV footage showed the pair walking from Market Street across Victoria Bridge at 2:12 a.m. on January 7, heading west towards Aberdeen Boat Club. Earlier footage from the previous afternoon (2:50 p.m.) captured them taking the same riverside path.
Their sister Edit Huszti said it was out of character for them to be out so late. Their brother József added that they seemed happy and normal during a 40-minute phone call with their mother just days before their disappearance.
Community Mourns as Tributes Pour In
Flowers have been placed near Queen Elizabeth Bridge as residents pay tribute to the sisters.
Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney shared his condolences on social media, stating:
“Heartbreaking news from the City of Aberdeen this morning. My thoughts are with everyone affected by this very sad news.”
Superintendent David Howieson of Police Scotland acknowledged the widespread impact of the case, thanking the public for their assistance and support.
“Our thoughts remain with the Huszti family, and we are keeping them fully updated following these recoveries,” he said.
The investigation continues as authorities seek to piece together the final moments of Eliza and Henrietta Huszti, whose loss has deeply affected both Aberdeen and their loved ones in Hungary.
