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Family "devastated" after body found

The family of a missing teenager say they're "completely broken", after a body was found in Banknock.

19-year-old Cole Cooper was reported missing on 9th May.

In a statement on social media, his aunt says the family "can't wake up from a living nightmare".

Police informed Cole's family on Friday evening, after the body was discovered.

The statement on Facebook says:

"Cole. Our boy. We fought for you for almost five weeks. 
Why? How?
So many questions… and still, no answers.
With shattered hearts, we share the devastating news that our beloved Cole, who was missing, has been found—but not in the way we hoped or prayed for. Our worst fears have become reality, and we are now living a nightmare we can’t wake up from.
We never gave up, and we will never give up—not until we have the answers. The fight for truth, for justice, and for Cole is not over.
Cole, you were our world—and now our world will never be the same.
Your life was only just beginning. The world didn’t get to know the light you carried, but we did—and we will carry it with us, always.
To the incredible community and beyond, thank you. From the bottom of our hearts.
Your support through this horrendous experience has meant more than words can ever say. Every message, every shared post, every act of kindness—your generosity and compassion carried us through our darkest moments. We will never forget it.
We would like to invite you all to a vigil for Cole, this is impornant for us to tell Cole about you all. About everyone who supported, loved and cared for him. He didn’t deserve any of this. But the least we can do as a family is honour him the way he deserved. We will post details at a later date. 
As a family we are completely broken by this news so we would appreciate privacy at this time ?? 
Cole, we love you"

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