Police have released a photograph of the 11-year-old girl who disappeared after falling into the River Thames.
Kaliyah Coa was named on Tuesday evening as the missing youngster.
Police said she had been playing during a school inset day and entered the water near Barge House Causeway, North Woolwich, east London.
An “extensive search” was carried out after the incident at around 1.30pm on Monday.
Barge House Causeway is a concrete slope in North Woolwich leading into the Thames. Pic: PA
A recovery mission is continuing along the Thames, with the Metropolitan Police carrying out an extensive examination of the area.
Chief Superintendent Dan Card previously said: “Our specialist officers are supporting Kaliyah’s family through this deeply upsetting time, and our thoughts go out to all those impacted by what has happened.
“We are committed to finding Kaliyah and are working with partners to conduct a thorough search over a wide area – utilising drone technology and boats.”
A map of the area
Chief Superintendent Card thanked the members of public, first responding officers and emergency crews for their rapid response at what was a “pressurised and distressing time”.
He added: “Equally, we appreciate this has affected the wider community who have been extremely supportive.
“You will see extra officers in the area during the coming days. If you have any concerns then please speak to them.”
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On Monday, Kerry Benadjaoud, a 62-year-old resident from the area, said she heard of the incident from her next-door neighbour, who “was outside doing her garden and there was two little kids running, and they said ‘my friend’s in the water'”.
When she arrived at the scene with a life ring, a man told her he had called the police, “but he said at the time he could see her hands going down”.
Barge House Causeway is a concrete slope that goes directly into the River Thames and is used to transport boats.
Residents pointed out that it appeared to be covered in moss and was slippery.
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