Brigitte Ligney, mayor of La Chenalotte in Doubs, has been missing since July 2021. She had gone hiking on Reunion Island.
A religious ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 6. Two years after his disappearance during a hike in Reunion, the death of the mayor of a small town in Doubs has been officially declared.
“Following her disappearance on Reunion Island on July 26, 2021, the Municipal Council of La Chenalotte is sad to announce the death of Mrs. Brigitte Ligney”, is it written on website of this small town of just under 500 inhabitants.
Important research
Brigitte Ligney was hiking with her husband near Piton de la Fournaise when she disappeared. At the time, the local press explained that the couple, not advancing at the same pace, had separated. The mayor had gotten ahead of her spouse.
Extensive research had been carried out by the authorities. His family also got involved. “We probably know what we’re going to find out about but whatever, we want answers and find her,” explained one of his sons on RMC in August 2021. But since then, Brigitte Ligney remained untraceable.
Contacted by L’info.rethe Reunion prosecutor’s office indicates that the investigation is now closed and that the victim was considered dead under the law.
“The elected officials of the town join in the pain of the family and will not forget the one who gave so much for her village”, still indicates the Municipal Council of La Chenalotte.
