PEMBROKE, ONT -- A dog walker from Pembroke, Ont., is believed to have drowned in the Indian River.

Provincial police say the 54-year-old woman was reported missing Friday evening.

They say she had left home to walk her dog.

On Saturday, divers were able to recover a body.

Police have identified the victim as Patricia Smith.

They say the dog returned home by itself.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 23, 2019.