💔 Tragedy on the Thames: Missing 11-Year-Old Kaliyah Coa Confirmed Dead After River Search
The quiet banks of the River Thames have turned into a place of mourning. The body found earlier this month has been formally identified as 11-year-old Kaliyah Coa, who vanished on March 31 while playing near Barge House Causeway in east London.
The joyful schoolgirl, described by her family as “a blessing,” went missing during a school inset day, after attending a birthday party. Her disappearance sparked an intensive, multi-agency search that gripped the local community.
Emergency services were alerted at 1:23pm that Monday, and soon London Fire Brigade, the RNLI, coastguard teams, and police launched a coordinated effort to find Kaliyah. Sadly, on Sunday, April 13, a body was found in the river. It took more than two weeks to confirm her identity.
🕊️ In a heartbreaking statement, her family said:
“Our hearts are broken and our lives will never be the same. We were blessed to have Kaliyah, even if it was for such a short time. She will be missed so much.”
📍 The Barge House Causeway, a sloped concrete ramp used for launching boats, was reported by locals as dangerously slippery, possibly covered in moss. Authorities believe Kaliyah may have accidentally slipped into the water.
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🧑✈️ Detective Superintendent Scott Ware, who led the investigation, urged the public to respect the family’s grief:
“This tragic accident took away a little girl who was loved by many. Our officers will continue to support Kaliyah’s family as they process this heartbreak. We also urge people to refrain from spreading inaccurate speculation online.”
An inquest into her death is set to begin on May 2. Meanwhile, the family has requested privacy and space to mourn.
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