Last words of British teen who jumped to death after drinks party
The British teen, who plunged to his death from the 11th floor of an unfinished building on Saturday morning, had tweeted a rather puzzling message: “**** the system” before his end.
Initial police investigation has determined that Harry Harling, a year II student of Jumeriah College, had consumed alcohol.
His earlier tweet, just before heading out for an evening with his pals, confirmed this claim – “Beers and tanning with the lads justwhatineed”.
Sixteen-year-old Harry was reportedly walked to the under-construction building after a spat with his buddies who were partying nearby.
Following his death, his pals took to the social media to voice their condolence and shock. “Mate I'm so sorry, I should (have) never left you alone on Friday. I should (have) stayed with you till you got a taxi. I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me,” tweeted his pal HF.
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“RIP Harry Harling, You will never be forgotten :-( Missing you tons already. Xxxxxx,” tweeted another pal, JL. AC facebooked, “You have so many people around you that love you harry, you will be missed, but you haven’t left us, you will forever be in our hearts.”
“I have heard that your Mum has been so brave, help her through this hard time as well as your best friends,” blogged another friend on T, with many of his friends dedicating a facebook page for him.
Harry’s parents, who moved to Dubai nine years ago from Surrey, have a 19-year-old daughter. The teen’s death has opened a Pandora’s Box of sorts, shifting attention on how alcohol and drugs play a vital role in corrupting the young.
Psychiatrist Naresh Kumar Dhar of Jumeriah Prime Medical Centre, said restricting a teen could amplify their rebellious side.
“His (Harry) death could be a combination of many things – alcohol/ depression/impulse/ego/provocation. It’s difficult to pin-point one reason. Yes, alcohol does play a part but it couldn’t have been the only reason,” he said, adding, “Alcohol does accentuate an existing trait in a person.”