Body discovered in Blean Woods by police in search for missing teenager
Police have discovered a body and provided a tragic update after the disappearance of a teenager - his family have been informed
Police have released a heartbreaking update in the search for a missing teenager.
The 18 year old was reported missing on Friday, 13 February at approximately 5pm. He had last been spotted near a Canterbury nature reserve, before his vehicle was subsequently discovered in a car park near Rough Common, adjacent to Blean Woods, The Mirror reports.
Comprehensive searches were conducted across the area during the subsequent days.
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Tragically, on Thursday, 19 February, officers found a body at Blean Woods. Formal identification is yet to be completed but Jason's family have been notified.
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The death is not presently being treated as suspicious, and a report will be compiled for the coroner, Kent Police confirmed.
The development follows relatives of Tiger Duggan, the 23 year old who had been fighting for his life following a collision, sharing a devastating update.
The adventurous young man, who had moved from Milton Keynes to Perth, Western Australia, two years earlier, has tragically passed away, reports the Daily Star. The young Briton's family shared the devastating news today, disclosing how his passing has offered hope to others.
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Mary Duggan wrote on GoFundMe: "Our son and brother lived life to the max! Our Beautiful soft skinned, beautiful long eye lashed boy with a cheeky charming infectious smile that touched everyone's hearts left this dimension early this morning in my arms.
"We want to thank everyone that has supported us in Tiger's journey from prayers, messages and donations. Without those donations Tiger would not have reached his final destination where following his passing this morning in a selfless act has given 3 maybe 4 other people a second chance at life by donating his organs.
"Thank you all for being apart of Tiger's journey, we are all #forevergiving we all together achieved #helpbringtigerhome. We have had 19 days of living a nightmare, please now respect our peace and privacy.
"God bless you all. Goodnight our beautiful boy Tiger Duggan."
