Family pays tribute to girl, 15, who died after swimming at Merseyside beach
Summary
A 15-year-old girl named Chiedza Nyanjowa died after struggling in the sea at Formby beach, Merseyside, during unusually hot weather. Emergency teams continue searching for a missing man in a river in Norfolk amid multiple water-related accidents linked to the heatwave.Key Facts
- Chiedza Nyanjowa was taken to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital after swimming difficulties on bank holiday Monday and died on Saturday.
- She wanted to be a nurse and was described by family as bubbly, kind, and caring.
- Her death is the 13th water-related fatality during a recent heatwave in the UK.
- Emergency services are searching for a missing man in the River Yare at Surlingham, Norfolk, using drones and sonar.
- The heatwave caused record high temperatures in England and Wales, reaching over 35°C (95°F) in London.
- Despite warm air, water temperatures remain cold, which can cause cold water shock making swimming dangerous.
- The Royal Life Saving Society warns people to stay out of the water if others are in trouble and to call emergency services instead.
- Items that float, like water bottles or balls, should be thrown to rescue someone struggling in water.
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