“The world needs more people like Annabel to spread positivity and kindness” – tribute paid following the death of a two year-old girl found at Kingsley Pond in East Hampshire.

The father of two-year-old Annabel Mackey has released a tribute to his daughter following her death after she was found at Kingsley Pond in East Hampshire.

Police were called at 5.02pm on Sunday 10 September 2023 to a report that Annabel had gone missing from her home on Forge Road, Kingsley, Bordon. She was found a short time later at Kingsley Pond and was taken to hospital in a serious condition but subsequently died on the afternoon of Monday 11 September.

An investigation into the circumstances surrounding Annabel’s death remains ongoing.

Today (Tuesday 4 March 2025) Annabel’s father released the following tribute:

“Annabel was a beautiful, positive and very happy little girl. She had an incredibly pure and caring nature that we miss so much. She loved story time, dogs and her dolly. She enjoyed singing songs and nursery rhymes and had a very sweet tooth.

“Annabel loved to laugh, she brought so much happiness into our lives.

“She was dearly loved by her family and friends. Thank you to everyone who was a positive influence in her life. Please continue Annabel’s legacy by remembering her and caring for others as much as she did.

“The world needs more people like Annabel to spread positivity and kindness.

“Annabel, I love you so much, you are a shining star and you will be loved forever x”.