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10-05-2025
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Kaliyah Coa, 11-Year-Old Whose Body Was Found in London's River Thames, Did Not Drown, Coroner Says
Kaliyah Coa, 11, died due to the cold temperature of the River Thames' water, according to the initial findings of a coroner's inquest; she did not drown "The effect of being in cold water would have caused unconsciousness and death relatively swiftly," Coroner Graeme Irvine said at a hearing Coa's body was found in the river on April 13, two weeks after she was first reported missing on March 31Kaliyah Coa did not drown, according to the initial findings of a coroner's inquest. After the East London Coroner's Court opened an inquest into the death of the 11-year old — whose body was found in the River Thames in April after she went missing in March — on May 2, Coroner Graeme Irvine explained the findings at a hearing, the BBC reported. It appeared Coa had entered the river in an attempt to recover a lost shoe, and died shortly after due to the frigid temperature of the water, per the London coroner. "The effect of being in cold water would have caused unconsciousness and death relatively swiftly,' Irvine said, according to the BBC. This aligns with preliminary postmortem findings, which suggested that the 11-year-old did not drown, the outlet reported. Irvine was required to have a hearing because the cause of Coa's cause of death was 'unnatural,' and told the court that the provisional cause of death is immersion, the BBC reported. Additional tests still need to be conducted, however, the coroner said. The East London Coroner's Court did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment on Saturday, May 10. Coa's body was discovered in Maritime Quay in the morning of April 13, two weeks after she was first reported missing on March 31. On the day Kaliyah went missing, she was off from school, according to police, who previously said she entered the water near the Barge House Causeway. Two children were seen at the scene trying to get help, according to a witness. In a statement to the BBC, Coa's family said that the 11-year-old had gone to a birthday party 'and never returned home.' "Our hearts are broken and our lives will never be the same,' the family said. 'We were blessed to have Kaliyah, even if it was for such a short time. She will be missed so much." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The family also thanked everyone who took part in the search for Coa, and requested their privacy be respected in the wake of her death. "This tragic accident took away a little girl who was loved by many,' Detective Superintendent Scott Ware echoed the family in a statement, per Sky News. 'Our specialist officers will continue to support Kaliyah's family as they process this heartbreaking news.' "I echo her family's request for privacy while they navigate the difficult road ahead," Ware continued, 'and urge the public to refrain from wholly inaccurate speculation both on and offline." Read the original article on People
Yahoo
10-05-2025
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Kaliyah Coa, 11-Year-Old Whose Body Was Found in London's River Thames, Did Not Drown, Coroner Says
Kaliyah Coa, 11, died due to the cold temperature of the River Thames' water, according to the initial findings of a coroner's inquest; she did not drown "The effect of being in cold water would have caused unconsciousness and death relatively swiftly," Coroner Graeme Irvine said at a hearing Coa's body was found in the river on April 13, two weeks after she was first reported missing on March 31Kaliyah Coa did not drown, according to the initial findings of a coroner's inquest. After the East London Coroner's Court opened an inquest into the death of the 11-year old — whose body was found in the River Thames in April after she went missing in March — on May 2, Coroner Graeme Irvine explained the findings at a hearing, the BBC reported. It appeared Coa had entered the river in an attempt to recover a lost shoe, and died shortly after due to the frigid temperature of the water, per the London coroner. "The effect of being in cold water would have caused unconsciousness and death relatively swiftly,' Irvine said, according to the BBC. This aligns with preliminary postmortem findings, which suggested that the 11-year-old did not drown, the outlet reported. Irvine was required to have a hearing because the cause of Coa's cause of death was 'unnatural,' and told the court that the provisional cause of death is immersion, the BBC reported. Additional tests still need to be conducted, however, the coroner said. The East London Coroner's Court did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment on Saturday, May 10. Coa's body was discovered in Maritime Quay in the morning of April 13, two weeks after she was first reported missing on March 31. On the day Kaliyah went missing, she was off from school, according to police, who previously said she entered the water near the Barge House Causeway. Two children were seen at the scene trying to get help, according to a witness. In a statement to the BBC, Coa's family said that the 11-year-old had gone to a birthday party 'and never returned home.' "Our hearts are broken and our lives will never be the same,' the family said. 'We were blessed to have Kaliyah, even if it was for such a short time. She will be missed so much." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The family also thanked everyone who took part in the search for Coa, and requested their privacy be respected in the wake of her death. "This tragic accident took away a little girl who was loved by many,' Detective Superintendent Scott Ware echoed the family in a statement, per Sky News. 'Our specialist officers will continue to support Kaliyah's family as they process this heartbreaking news.' "I echo her family's request for privacy while they navigate the difficult road ahead," Ware continued, 'and urge the public to refrain from wholly inaccurate speculation both on and offline." Read the original article on People
Yahoo
10-05-2025
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Body Found in River Identified as Missing 11-Year-Old Girl Kaliyah Coa: 'She Will Be Missed So Much'
Kaliyah Coa's cause of death was ruled to be a result of the cold water of the River Thames She is now believed to have entered the river in search of a lost shoe Her parents said that they would "never be the same" after her deathA body found in the River Thames in April has been identified as belonging to missing 11-year-old girl Kaliyah Coa, according to police in London. Coroner Graeme Irvine told the BBC that Coa's cause of death was the cold water of the River Thames. "The effect of being in cold water would have caused unconsciousness and death relatively swiftly," Irvine told the outlet. An inquest into Coa's death began on Friday, May 2, at East London Coroner's Court, where coroner Irvine explained he was required to have a hearing because her cause of death was "unnatural." Authorities believe Coa entered the river to recover a lost shoe near North Woolwich, U.K.. Coa's family said in a statement to the BBC that they would "never be the same." "We were blessed to have Kaliyah, even if it was for such a short time," they said. "She will be missed so much. Kaliyah went to a birthday party and never returned home to her family." "This tragic accident took away a little girl who was loved by many. Our specialist officers will continue to support Kaliyah's family as they process this heartbreaking news," Detective Superintendent Scott Ware said in a statement, per Sky News. "I echo her family's request for privacy while they navigate the difficult road ahead, and urge the public to refrain from wholly inaccurate speculation both on and offline," Ware continued. The tragic news came almost a month after a body was discovered in Maritime Quay on the morning of April 13, two weeks after Coa went missing. 'The body is yet to be formally identified. However, the family of Kaliyah Coa have been informed of this development and are being supported by specialist officers," the Metropolitan Police said in a statement at the time, while asking for privacy for the girl's family. On the day Kaliyah went missing, she was off from school, according to police, who previously said she entered the water near the Barge House Causeway. Two children were seen at the scene trying to get help, according to a witness. "Then they said 'one of my friends was playing in the water, one of my friends has gone into water and she's gone underneath and we can't find her,' " Shaleen Rajaendram told the BBC. Emergency service crews arrived at the scene immediately and began widespread search efforts. A woman said that Kaliyah's socks, shoes and coat near the scene — and told London Evening Standard as well as the BBC that the young girl may have been "paddling," or walking barefoot in shallow water. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Throughout the search, Chief Superintendent Dan Card said authorities remained "committed to finding Kaliyah and are working with partners to conduct a thorough search over a wide area – utilizing drone technology and boats." Additionally, Card said that they would be "supporting Kaliyah's family through this deeply upsetting time and our thoughts go out to all those impacted by what has happened." Read the original article on People
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Yahoo
Body Found in River Identified as Missing 11-Year-Old Girl Kaliyah Coa: 'She Will Be Missed So Much'
Kaliyah Coa's cause of death was ruled to be a result of the cold water of the River Thames She is now believed to have entered the river in search of a lost shoe Her parents said that they would "never be the same" after her deathA body found in the River Thames in April has been identified as belonging to missing 11-year-old girl Kaliyah Coa, according to police in London. Coroner Graeme Irvine told the BBC that Coa's cause of death was the cold water of the River Thames. "The effect of being in cold water would have caused unconsciousness and death relatively swiftly," Irvine told the outlet. An inquest into Coa's death began on Friday, May 2, at East London Coroner's Court, where coroner Irvine explained he was required to have a hearing because her cause of death was "unnatural." Authorities believe Coa entered the river to recover a lost shoe near North Woolwich, U.K.. Coa's family said in a statement to the BBC that they would "never be the same." "We were blessed to have Kaliyah, even if it was for such a short time," they said. "She will be missed so much. Kaliyah went to a birthday party and never returned home to her family." "This tragic accident took away a little girl who was loved by many. Our specialist officers will continue to support Kaliyah's family as they process this heartbreaking news," Detective Superintendent Scott Ware said in a statement, per Sky News. "I echo her family's request for privacy while they navigate the difficult road ahead, and urge the public to refrain from wholly inaccurate speculation both on and offline," Ware continued. The tragic news came almost a month after a body was discovered in Maritime Quay on the morning of April 13, two weeks after Coa went missing. 'The body is yet to be formally identified. However, the family of Kaliyah Coa have been informed of this development and are being supported by specialist officers," the Metropolitan Police said in a statement at the time, while asking for privacy for the girl's family. On the day Kaliyah went missing, she was off from school, according to police, who previously said she entered the water near the Barge House Causeway. Two children were seen at the scene trying to get help, according to a witness. "Then they said 'one of my friends was playing in the water, one of my friends has gone into water and she's gone underneath and we can't find her,' " Shaleen Rajaendram told the BBC. Emergency service crews arrived at the scene immediately and began widespread search efforts. A woman said that Kaliyah's socks, shoes and coat near the scene — and told London Evening Standard as well as the BBC that the young girl may have been "paddling," or walking barefoot in shallow water. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Throughout the search, Chief Superintendent Dan Card said authorities remained "committed to finding Kaliyah and are working with partners to conduct a thorough search over a wide area – utilizing drone technology and boats." Additionally, Card said that they would be "supporting Kaliyah's family through this deeply upsetting time and our thoughts go out to all those impacted by what has happened." Read the original article on People
The Independent
09-04-2025
- Climate
- The Independent
Urgent warning issued amid sunny weather after rise in shock deaths
Police have issued a warning about the dangers of open water swimming as temperatures are expected to reach 22C this week. The warning follows the death of 15-year-old Izaiah Smith, who died after getting into difficulty in a south-east London park lake last week. Eleven-year-old Kaliyah Coa is still missing after entering the River Thames near London City Airport in east London last Monday. In a statement, the Metropolitan Police urged Londoners to "never underestimate the risks" of swimming in the city's waterways. The UK will see a week of 'lengthy sunshine', Met Office meteorologist Kathryn Chalk said, with temperatures 'well above average' for April. Chief Inspector Rob Ranstead, who leads the Met's Marine Policing Unit, said that despite understanding the appeal of the city's open water spots for bathers, police have recently seen a rise in incidents where people have 'got into difficulty' in the water, with some having lost their lives. He continued: 'So I want to make a direct appeal to the public: please enjoy London's waterways safely, but never underestimate the risks. 'Open water may appear calm and inviting, but it can be dangerously deceptive. 'Strong currents, sudden drops, hidden hazards and cold water shock can affect even the strongest swimmers. 'Once a person is in the Thames, for example, they will almost definitely struggle to keep afloat or in control. 'The river holds currents stronger than any person and moves at extreme speeds.' Although the water may look calm, strong and fast tides can 'easily' drag someone a mile in ten minutes, he added. Police advised people not to swim in open water unless part of a supervised and safe environment, never to enter the water under the influence of alcohol or drugs and for parents to talk to their children and young people about the risks. Elsewhere, visitors to the East Sussex coastline have been urged to enjoy the scenery safely and reminded not to stand too close to the edge of cliffs or walk or sit at the cliff base when on the beach. Councillor Claire Dowling, cabinet member at East Sussex County Council, said: 'The cliffs, while beautiful, are extremely unstable and huge quantities of chalk can fall at any time with absolutely no warning.' Of the forecast this week, Ms Chalk said the highest temperatures would be focused around south and south-west England over the next two days, followed by highs of around 21 to 22C in eastern England and Scotland on Thursday. On Friday, southern England, including London, are expected to see highs of 22C. Of the sunny, dry weather, she said: 'The exception is on Wednesday and Thursday – we will just see a bit more cloud filtering in from the North Sea, so we will see some cloudier starts on Wednesday and Thursday, but otherwise that will lift and clear, and then plenty of fine weather still continuing. 'There's a potential for a bit of a breakdown as we end the weekend, Sunday and Monday, on Wednesday, there's quite a lot of uncertainty on that transition so best to just enjoy this week of lengthy sunshine. 'We will still see some chilly nights though – waking up this morning it's still a little bit chilly, but by day it is generally pretty warm for the time of year.' Ms Chalk added: 'Generally for the UK, the maximum temperature of April is 12C, covering all of April, so we could reach up to 21 to 22C – so, well above average.'
