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Search for Missing Runner Jenny Hall Extends to Fifth Day in County Durham

Authorities intensify efforts with drones, sniffer dogs, and mountain rescue teams after the 23-year-old disappeared on February 18 during a run.

  • Jenny Hall, a 23-year-old long-distance runner, was last seen leaving her home in Tow Law, County Durham, on February 18 at 3 PM.
  • Her red Ford Focus was discovered parked near remote moorland between Eggleston and Stanhope the following day, prompting an extensive search operation.
  • The search, focused on Hamsterley Forest and nearby running trails, involves police, mountain rescue teams, sniffer dogs, and HM Coastguard air support.
  • Specialist drones and digital intelligence tools, including checks on Hall's phone, smartwatch, and running apps, have so far yielded no significant leads.
  • Authorities describe Hall as white, 6 feet tall, with dark brown hair possibly tied in a ponytail, last seen wearing a blue John Deere hoodie, dark jogging bottoms, and possibly carrying a green jacket.
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