Very strong tide led to drownings, relative says
Summary
A mother and daughter drowned at West Mersea beach in Essex after being swept out by a very strong tide. Other family members were injured, including a seven-year-old boy who is in critical condition in hospital.Key Facts
- Shelina Rahman, 41, and her daughter Sameeha, 15, drowned on Wednesday at West Mersea beach.
- Six family members were paddling in the water when a strong tide knocked them off their feet.
- A seven-year-old boy named Musa was airlifted to a London hospital and remains on life support.
- Three other people were taken to hospital by ambulance after the incident.
- Bystanders, including Craig Lowe, tried to rescue the family and performed CPR.
- The family said there were not enough warning signs about dangers in the water.
- Local councils have said they will install water safety signs at the beach in the future.
- The victims were trying to help Musa when they got into trouble in the water.
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