Family pay tribute to girl, 7, killed by falling tree
Published: 7/1/2025

Family of Leonna Ruka, a 7-year-old girl tragically killed by a falling tree in a Southend-on-Sea park, pays heartfelt tribute. The family describes Leonna as a loving and vibrant child, a light in their lives. Despite the devastating loss, they express gratitude for the outpouring of support and love from the community, as an investigation into the incident is launched.