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Body Believed to Be Missing Teen Mylo Capilla Found in River Tees

Formal identification is awaited, with his parents supported by specially trained officers.

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Overview

  • Rescue divers and specialist marine teams recovered a boy’s body from the River Tees on June 27, matching the search area where 13-year-old Mylo Capilla was last seen.
  • Cleveland Police led a multi-agency operation combining fire, ambulance HART units, mountain rescue, drones and canine squads at The Muddies in Ingleby Barwick.
  • Mylo’s parents have been officially notified of the recovery and continue to receive care from officers trained in family liaison.
  • The community’s floral tributes and messages have been moved to St Francis of Assisi Church Centre at the family’s request.
  • Authorities maintain an appeal for information under incident reference 117649 and remind anyone with relevant details to contact Cleveland Police.