Haunting last Snapchat photo of 13-year-old girls feared dead after hiking near abandoned railway line
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Two bodies have been found in the hunt for a pair of 13-year-old girls who vanished after posting eerie photos of themselves on an abandoned railway line.
Abigail 'Abby' Williams and Liberty 'Libby' German were last seen on Monday afternoon when they were dropped off in the secluded, rural spot.
They were meant to be picked up later that afternoon by a family member but never returned.
Police in Delphi, Indiana, US, have confirmed the discovery of two bodies on Tuesday night.
The youngsters were last seen in photos posted on Liberty's Snapchat profile at 2.07pm on Monday as they walked along the abandoned railway track.
(Photo: Facebook)
(Photo: Facebook)
They were walking along the Monon High Bridge, which is featured on a list of 10 endangered historic sites in Indiana. The bridge has no guard rails.
Police have refused to rule out foul play or confirm whether any suspects are at large, according to theindychannel.com .
Delphi Police Chief Steve Mullins said: “I think people are able to draw their own conclusions about this situation.
"And they are smart enough to figure out what this situation warrants them to think. So that’s all we have to say about that.”
(Photo: Liberty German/Snapchat)
Sergeant Kim Riley , from Indiana State Police, added: “The family asked us to thank the communities around Delphi and the people here in Delphi for assisting in attempting to locate the two young children who were missing here earlier.
"We have a very good community and they are very strong. And they are able to draw their own conclusions about this whole situation very successfully.”
The Delphi Community Schools Corporation confirmed the tragedy in a letter to students.
It said: "It is with heavy hearts that the school corporation day comes to an end.
"It is our understanding that the two bodies found were those of our two missing Delphi Community Middle School students."
The girls' families had previously spoken of their hopes they would return home safely.
Liberty’s grandfather Mike Patty told wlfi.com : “We’re just praying for their safe return. I’m upset and confused.
"Obviously, very distraught. I’m just worried. All I want to do is have the girls get home safe.”