After wandering away from her pals on a night out, a “loving and effervescent” youngster was discovered dead next to abandoned buildings, an inquest heard.
When Seesha Dack, 15, was reported missing in August 2020, police in North Shields, Newcastle, began searching a neighbourhood of structures and wooded areas.
According to testimony presented at Newcastle Coroner’s Court, she was discovered two days later by her pals in the same woodland.
Numerous people gathered during a balloon release in her honour, flowers were left as a tribute, and an internet fundraising campaign was also put up.
“Seesha Dack was 15 years old with a history of dyslexia, mild learning challenges, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder,” said senior coroner Karen Dilks.
“She had long-term involvement with children and adolescent mental health services. There is no recent history of threats to or attempted self harm.
“She died due to her own actions while suffering from ADHD and while under the influence of alcohol.”
Coroner Dilks gave a narrative conclusion.
At the time, Seesha’s heartbroken family issued a statement in which they described her as a “loving, funny, bubbly and humble girl”.
The family said: “We are beyond devastated by the loss of our daughter and sister Seesha. Seesha was a loving, funny, bubbly and humble girl with a smile that could light up any room.
“Her personality was precious and can never be replaced. She always went out of her way for other people, even going so far as to take food from home to give to a homeless man that she saw regularly.
“Even though it wasn’t the news that we were hoping for, we would like to thank everyone from the community and beyond for all their help while we were looking for her.
