Nationwide — Kaliyah Coa, an 11-year-old Black woman from the UK, has been confirmed useless after falling right into a river on March 31. Her physique was discovered almost two weeks later, on April 13.In response to My London, Kaliyah had the time without work from college on account of an inset day and was at a party in North Woolwich when she fell into the River Thames close to Barge Home Causeway round 1:23 p.m.
On Sunday morning, April 13, police recovered a physique from the Thames close to Maritime Quay, Isle of Canine. Formal identification confirmed it was Kaliyah on April 29.
Her household shared their grief in a press release, saying, “Our hearts are damaged and our lives won’t ever be the identical. We had been blessed to have Kaliyah, even when it was for such a short while. She can be missed a lot.”
In addition they thanked everybody concerned within the search and requested for privateness as they mourn.
Detective Superintendent Scott Ware, who led the investigation, referred to as it a tragic accident. He additionally urged the general public to not share false info and to respect the household’s request for privateness.
An inquest into Kaliyah’s demise is ready to start on Friday, Could 2.
