"It is with a heavy heart that I express my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Janet Niklaus.
"Her passing is a devastating loss for our community, and my thoughts and prayers are with all who loved her during this incredibly difficult time.
"I want to thank the Bermuda Police Service, Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service, the Royal Bermuda Regiment and everyone who responded to the public appeals and joined in the search for Ms Niklaus.
“This is a tragic moment for our close-knit island, and we stand together in mourning her loss."