Police have confirmed that a body recovered from the sea in Tenerife is that of missing Brit Amy Gerard, 28.
The killer whale trainer, who lived on the Spanish island, was last seen outside Irish bar Molly Malones in Puerto de la Cruz during the early hours of November 30.
A body was then later found at sea on December 4.
Ms Gerards family have now said they are heartbroken by the confirmation of their worst nightmare.
The DNA results confirm our worst nightmare and we are all heartbroken that Amy is no longer with us, they said in a statement released by the Lucie Blackman Trust.
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The police investigation is ongoing and there is no further information to share at this time.
Ms Gerard, from Grimsby, had worked at Tenerifes Loro Parque marine theme park, living with her boyfriend and fellow marine wildlife trainer Dennis Kissling.
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On the night of her disappearance she had been filmed looking happy and relaxed as she danced in a circle alongside to the Pogues song Fairytale of New York.
Friends said she was not a big drinker and had not looked inebriated when she left the pub.
They added that her disappearance was out of character and said she had not given any indication that she was upset or worried.
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Tenerife police said Ms Gerards death did not appear to be the result of a violent act.
Matthew Searle MBE, Lucie Blackman Trust Chief Executive, said: This is the worst news for the family just before Christmas.
The thoughts of all of us here at the charity are with Amys family and we continue to support them.
The family have asked for privacy and we hope this is afforded them.
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