Body Of Missing Iona Professor Recovered: Harrison Police

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — The body of the Iona professor who went missing during the height of Post-Tropical Cyclone Ida has been recovered, according to the Harrison police.

Frances Bailie went missing during the height of Storm Ida, which swept her and her husband Kenneth Bailie down the Blind Brook Creek from their vehicle.

Kenneth Bailie was among the first confirmed Ida-related deaths.

Police and other first responders have been searching for Bailie since she and her husband went missing on Thursday. On Monday, just before 11 a.m., Rye Brook police notified the Harrison police that a contractor had discovered what appeared to be the remains of a flood victim under a displaced and partially destroyed bridge, not far from where the body of Frances Bailie was found.

“With the water level having dropped significantly over the past 48 hours, we are relieved that the victim's body was recovered today and that the surviving family are able to have closure," Harrison Police Chief John Vasta said. "Both I and the Department would like to send condolences to all those affected by this tragedy.”

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The Harrison Police Department said emergency crews and specialized units, from across Westchester County, New York State and the Connecticut assisted in the large-scale search and recovery mission.