Dog ashes reunited with owner after LNER train mix-up
An urn containing a beloved pet's ashes was left on a service from London Kings Cross and found in Aberdeen.
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A woman is expected to be reunited with the ashes of her family dog after the urn was left on an LNER train. The small red urn, which was held by a teddy bear belonging to the owner since childhood, was left on a service travelling from London Kings Cross via Edinburgh in May. It was later handed in to lost property in Aberdeen.
British Transport Police initially issued a public appeal for information, as they believed the urn might contain human remains. Following the appeal, a woman contacted the police. She had lost the urn on a train to Edinburgh in May.
Police seek owner of urn left on Aberdeen train
Human remains discovered in decorative vase handed in to lost property.
A spokesman for British Transport Police stated that arrangements are now being made for the safe return of the urn, which contains the ashes of a much-loved family dog, along with the teddy bear. The police thanked the public for sharing their appeal.
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+How did the dog's ashes end up lost on a train?
The urn containing the ashes was accidentally left on an LNER train service travelling from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh in May. It was later discovered and handed in to lost property in Aberdeen.
+Who found the urn and what was the police response?
The urn was handed in to lost property in Aberdeen. British Transport Police issued a public appeal for information, initially concerned it might contain human remains, before the owner came forward.
+What happens next for the owner and the urn?
The owner has contacted British Transport Police and is now working with them to arrange the safe return of the urn containing her dog's ashes and the teddy bear it was with.
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