A YOUNG Ukrainian refugee who was found on a Devon beach died of "multiple injuries", an inquest heard.
Albina Yevko, 14, was found on the sand at a Dawlish bay on the evening of Saturday March 4.
She was airlifted to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, where she tragically died the following morning.
An inquest into the teen's death was opened today.
Alison Longhorn, the area coroner for Devon, said Albina had been born in Ukraine but lived with her mum Inna at a flat in the seaside town.
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The teen was a refugee who fled Russia's invasion in May last year, and had been attending Dawlish College ever since.
There she was described by fellow students as "a kind and caring person".
The coroner explained that the day before she died, Albina had been reported missing by her mother, sparking a massive search effort.
The 14-year-old was found unconscious on the beach that evening amid the extensive search.
Devastatingly Albina was pronounced dead in hospital the following morning.
The coroner today said a post mortem had been undertaken and found the teen died of "multiple injuries".
And she said while she was still awaiting a full report, it had been established Albina's death was not suspicious.
Police said a CCTV trawl and review of Albina's phone had earlier found that there was no third-party involvement in her death.
The coroner said once she had the complete autopsy report and lab tests a full inquest can be held.
Speaking at the hearing, Det Insp Becky Davies said: "Our investigation shows that Albina had settled very well in the UK since moving from Ukraine and enjoyed living by the sea and being part of a new family.
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"She had made good friends, both Ukrainian and English in the UK, enjoyed school and was very much welcomed by the local community."
Albina's sudden death saw her pals beg for answers in the days after she was found.
Her mother also opened up, paying tribute to her "beautiful" daughter.
Inna said: "Myself and my family are devastated to have lost our beautiful Albina.
“Nothing can ever replace her in our hearts."
