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Morden RCMP said Tuesday they’ve identified a body found in the RM of Stanley as that of Maria Pluschnik, a missing woman.

Pluschnik, 25, of Schanzenfeld, a small community south of Winkler, was last seen on Thursday evening driving a green Dodge Caliber.

The #rcmpmb can confirm that the body found on February 11, in the RM of Stanley, is that of missing person, Maria Pluschnik. Please respect the family’s privacy at this very difficult time. — RCMP Manitoba (@rcmpmb) February 12, 2019

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The Dodge was found abandoned three days later on Road 22 West and Road 8 North.

RCMP said it appeared to be stuck in a snowdrift and had been there for some time.

Morden #rcmpmb search for missing 25yo Maria Pluschnik. She was last seen the evening of Feb 7 leaving Schanzenfeld (RM of Stanley) in her green dodge caliber, which was found abandoned on Feb 10 at Road 22W and Road 8 N in the RM of Stanley. Info or tips? Call 204-822-5469. pic.twitter.com/PXzLTUlSjw — RCMP Manitoba (@rcmpmb) February 11, 2019

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