Body of Missing Rockport Woman Found in Gloucester

The body of a woman who went missing on the North Shore over the weekend was located Monday morning in the water off Rocky Neck in Gloucester.

The body of Susan Nilsson, 56, of Rockport was located near the Americold wharf.

Her body was recovered by Gloucester Police, Gloucester Fire, and State Police CPAC and Crime Scene Services responders. It is believed that a very low tide on Monday aided in the search and recovery effort, according to Gloucester police.

Nilsson was reported missing on Saturday after it is believed she was walking near Gloucester Marine Railways near Rocky Neck late Friday evening or early Saturday, according to police.

The Office of the Chief State Medical Examiner has accepted the case and will conduct an autopsy to determine cause and manner of death.