A FIVE-year-old “precious angel” who was “found dead in the water” has been pictured as her devastated family pay a touching tribute.
Little Letti Cole was discovered dead in a body of water in Badsey, , on July 29 after a desperate search by the cops.
Letti’s family hope to set up a memorial for the five-year-old Credit: GoFundMe
Many locals from the village of Badsey came out to help in the search for Letti Credit: Alamy
Many villagers came out to help with the search for the youngster, who her family described was their “most precious angel”.
The family have set up a GoFundMe page with the aim to create a memorial for the young girl.
Letti’s aunt Hayley Cole said: “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.
“The kindness, compassion, and support shown by the people of Badsey has restored my faith in humanity.
“I want to thank every single person who gave up their time and made every effort to help look for our beautiful Letti.
“Your love and support will never be forgotten.”
The idea to set up a memorial came from a person on who got in touch with the family and suggested the tribute.
So far, more than £7,000 has been raised.
Hayley said: “I thought perhaps people would donate a few hundred, but I never expected anything like this.
“These are people we don’t even know.
“I mean Badsey Butchers; as soon as I set it up, they donated £1,000.
“We are in complete shock at everyone’s kindness and grateful to everyone who gave up their time to help in the search.
“There is a memorial set up at Badsey Church, which is beautiful. Badsey is an amazing village.”
Writing on the page, Hayley added: “Please don’t feel under any obligation to donate.
“Your love, prayers, and support have already meant the world to our family.
“Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.”
West Mercia have said there was no third-party involvement in Letti’s tragic death and warned the public not to speculate online.
A spokesperson for the force said last week: “Sadly, the child was found unresponsive in a body of water, and a short time later was pronounced dead.
“There is no third-party involvement in the child’s death, and a report will be prepared for the coroner.
“This is an incredibly tragic incident.
“We ask the public to avoid speculation online as this is incredibly distressing to the family, and we ask that their privacy is respected at such a difficult time.”
Anyone who wants to donate to the appeal can click here .
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