Tragic End to Leah Daley Search as Body Found at Coastal Beauty Spot
The family of Leah Daley, 24, who vanished from Folkestone on May 5, has thanked the public and volunteers for their overwhelming support during the harrowing search.
Intense Search Operation Draws Community Together
Leah’s disappearance sparked a huge search operation involving local authorities and dozens of volunteers combing the area. The desperate efforts ended in heartbreak yesterday when a body was discovered in dense undergrowth at The Warren, the picturesque stretch of coast between Folkestone and Dover.
Community Mourns as Vigil Held in Leah’s Memory
The news has left Folkestone reeling. Hundreds gathered at the bandstand on The Leas to hold a moving vigil. Flowers were laid and candles lit as the community paid their respects to Leah, mourning her tragic loss.
Family Pays Tribute to Volunteers and Good Samaritans
Leah’s family expressed deep gratitude for the outpouring of love and assistance. “We will be forever grateful to you all,” they said, honouring friends, neighbours, and volunteers who gave their time and energy.
Special thanks went to the two individuals who discovered the body, bringing a painful but vital closure to the search.
Police Await Formal Identification as Community Stands Strong
While kent.police.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="Kent Police" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Kent Police have informed the family of the discovery, formal identification is still pending. Meanwhile, support for Leah’s loved ones continues to flood in, showing a town united in grief and compassion during this dark time.
