Police have confirmed the formal identification of 34-year-old Victoria Taylor, from Norton, Malton, following the recovery of a body from the River Derwent at 11.45am on Tuesday.
A post-mortem examination has also been completed.
A file is being prepared for the Coroner for an inquest in due course.
Victoria’s family have been informed about the update.
Police say their thoughts remain with them and ask that their privacy is respected.
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As the Yorkshire Coast experiences extremely warm weather, authorities are urging the public to be vigilant against wildfires following last summer's Fylingdales Moor incident.
Thousands of motorists have been caught out by mobile safety cameras across the region, as Humberside Police reveal the East Riding accounts for half of all road deaths in the Humber area.
Local artists in Scarborough have strongly criticised the council for using artificial intelligence instead of local talent to design a deckchair trail celebrating the town's 400th anniversary.
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