A five-year-old girl reported missing from a Worcestershire village has been found dead in water. Letti Cole was reported missing from Badsey on Wednesday evening. Emergency services rushed to a stretch of water where she was pronounced dead.
Family's Heartbreak
Her family is coping with the 'unimaginable loss' and has launched a fundraiser for a memorial to their 'precious angel'. Letti's aunt, Hayley Cole, who organised the page, wrote: 'On Wednesday evening, we lost our most precious angel in the most tragic circumstances.'
'Our family is completely heartbroken, devastated, and still in shock. No family should ever have to go through such an unimaginable loss.' She thanked the community: 'The kindness, compassion, and support shown by the people of Badsey has restored my faith in humanity.'
Police Statement
West Mercia Police confirmed there was no third-party involvement in her death and urged people not to speculate. A spokesperson said: 'Officers were called to a report of a missing child in Badsey yesterday evening. Sadly, the child was found unresponsive in a body of water, and a short time later was pronounced dead.'
The fundraiser has already collected more than £7,500 towards its £8,000 target. The memorial idea came from one of the volunteers who helped search for Letti.
Ambulance Response
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 6.50pm and sent an ambulance, two paramedic officers, and the Midlands Air Ambulance Critical Care Car. A spokesperson said: 'On arrival we discovered one patient, a young child. Ambulance staff and police worked quickly to treat the patient, but sadly, it became apparent nothing could be done to save them.'
