Search for Missing 11-Year-Old Kaliyah Coa in River Thames Shifts to Recovery Effort

Emergency services in East London continue a wide-scale recovery operation using drones and boats, with specialist officers supporting the family and community concerns growing over safety at the incident site.

• Kaliyah Coa, 11, went missing after entering the River Thames near Barge House Causeway on March 31, 2025, during a school inset day.
• The operation, initially a rescue mission, transitioned to recovery on April 1, led by the Metropolitan Police with support from other emergency services.
• Authorities are conducting an extensive search using drones and boats to cover a wide area, while specialist officers provide support to Kaliyah’s family.
• Local residents reported hearing screams and highlighted the hazardous conditions of the moss-covered, slippery concrete slope where Kaliyah entered the water.
• The community is deeply affected by the incident, with heightened police presence in the area to address safety concerns and offer reassurance.

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