The brother of a missing 21-year-old, Finn Coyle, has expressed deep concern over the rising mental health crisis affecting young people. As Finn enters his fifth night lost in the bushland east of Perth, his brother Connor Coyle has made an emotional plea for the community’s support in the search efforts.
The search operation has been scaled back for the night but will resume at dawn, with several SES teams deployed. Various search methods, including drones, canine units, and mounted officers, have been employed over the past few days in hopes of locating Finn, who was last seen at his home in Carmel last Friday morning. Finn, described as tall and slim with brown hair and green eyes, is known to have considerable knowledge of the local area, raising concerns about his well-being.
WA Police have stated the uncertainty surrounding Finn’s situation, suggesting he may have fallen or encountered another issue that has prevented him from returning home. Authorities are urging local residents to check their backyards and properties for signs of Finn, acknowledging that time is of the essence.
Connor has emphasised the importance of community vigilance and awareness, highlighting that many young people are suffering from mental health challenges. He called on residents to stay alert for anyone in need, as his family has travelled from both local and interstate locations to aid in the search. Finn is reportedly without his mobile phone and hasn’t accessed his bank accounts since he went missing.
In the wake of this distressing situation, Connor’s poignant message underscores a larger societal issue: the persistence of mental health struggles among youth. He urged people to consider the broader implications of losing a generation to these challenges, stating, “We’re losing a generation of young people to mental health.”
As the search continues, hope remains that Finn will be found safe and sound. The local community is being encouraged to participate actively in the search and to remain vigilant, as the impact of mental health on young lives is brought to the forefront of this harrowing situation.