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Family of Mylo Capilla Thanks Emergency Crews After Formal Identification

Tributes to Mylo Capilla have been relocated to St Francis of Assisi Church Centre at the family’s request.

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Overview

  • Divers recovered the boy’s body from the River Tees late Friday after an extensive search led by Cleveland Police and partner agencies.
  • Inside St Francis of Assisi Church Centre, community members have lit hundreds of candles and left flowers, cards and drawings in memory of Mylo.
  • Mylo’s family described the outpouring of public support as "unbelievable" in a Facebook statement.
  • They expressed particular gratitude to Cleveland Police, the mountain rescue team, fire brigade, water rescue unit and North East Ambulance Service for their efforts.
  • Cleveland Police continue to appeal for information on the incident, referencing case number 117649.