Younger lady discovered useless on Sydney seaside recognized – as witness reveals chilling second she made discovery

A witness has spoken of the heartbreaking second he found a younger lady’s physique on a Sydney seaside – as buddies say, she shall be deeply missed.

Alice Meucci, 24, was discovered useless on Mona Vale seaside on Sydney’s northern seashores at round 5.50am on Thursday.

Police confirmed that afternoon that the incident was being handled as a suicide.

The Day by day Mail understands Ms Meucci’s household migrated to Australia from Italy 25 years in the past, earlier than changing into members of the Scottish Island neighborhood.

Scotland Island, located within the Pittwater Estuary, is residence to 711 residents who can solely attain the island by ferry or boat.

Meucci was an avid sailor who received the Newport Public College trophy for crusing in 2013, having been impressed by Australian Jessica Watson, the youngest particular person to sail alone world wide.

“RIP Alice,” one particular person wrote.

‘You’ll be missed.’

Alice Meucci, 24, tragically died on Mona Vale seaside final week

Police and emergency providers are seen on the seaside on Thursday morning as they examine the incident

Meucci was a member of the Scotland Island neighborhood (pictured), on Sydney’s northern seashores

One other stated: ‘RIP Alice Meucci. I do not know what she went by, however I would not want that on my worst enemy.

The tragedy has sparked an outpouring of grief in the area people as residents name on the state authorities to extend psychological well being sources.

“No household ought to must endure this sort of ache,” stated one man.

‘Whereas their dad and mom endure unimaginable penalties, we as a society must face the reality, our system is failing a lot of those that need assistance most. The federal government should do extra, not tomorrow, not subsequent yr, however now.

“We want enough funding for hospital beds, psychological well being clinics and early intervention providers earlier than extra lives are misplaced and extra households are torn aside. Our future is dependent upon caring for individuals who really feel they haven’t any approach out.”

Meucci’s household declined to remark when contacted by the Day by day Mail on Tuesday.

Police remained on the seaside for almost six hours on Thursday, with officers seen looking a Toyota Corolla station wagon with a crimson P plate within the parking zone.

A big a part of the seaside was closed after the invention

Detectives have been seen looking a silver automotive parked on the seaside

A skinny mattress lined in a yellow sheet, with a sleeping bag wrapped on prime, could possibly be seen behind the automotive.

Different officers have been seen carrying brown paper baggage alongside the seaside earlier than loading them into their automobiles.

The world the place she was discovered is closely monitored by safety cameras, with police seen gathering CCTV from neighboring properties.

A neighborhood man, who was the primary particular person to find Ms Meucci’s physique, advised the Day by day Mail he got here throughout the horrific sight whereas strolling alongside the seaside at round 5.50am on Thursday.

“I knelt down subsequent to her to see if she was respiration after which I stated a prayer,” he stated.

He stated he instantly referred to as emergency providers, with police arriving on the scene at round 6.05am.

The person stated he didn’t perceive how the demise was thought of “non-suspicious” as a result of Ms. Meucci’s again and higher physique have been soaked in blood.

A report shall be ready for the coroner.

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