New forest ponies at Boltons Bench near Lyndhurst.
A MISSING woman has been found after police were seen searching a popular New Forest beauty spot.
It follows an appeal being launched over growing concerns for 47-year-old Paula Whitfield, who was last seen in Lyndhurst on Friday.
On Saturday afternoon, officers were seen searching the Bolton's Bench area, in Lyndhurst, for Ms Whitfield, who disappeared sometime after 5pm the previous day.
Residents reported seeing police officers and search dogs, as well as volunteers and the police helicopter involved.
However, police have since confirmed that Ms Whitfield was found safe and well on Saturday evening.
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