Dad pays tribute to son who died after sea rescue
Summary
A seven-year-old boy named Musa Ahmed died a week after being rescued from the sea in West Mersea, Essex. The rescue involved six family members who faced danger in strong tides, resulting in the deaths of Musa, his cousin Sameeha Rahman, and her mother Shelina.Key Facts
- Musa Ahmed and five relatives got into trouble in the sea on 22 July.
- Musa was airlifted to London but died a week later.
- Musa’s 15-year-old cousin Sameeha Rahman and her mother Shelina, 41, drowned at the scene.
- The group was caught by a very strong tide at West Mersea beach.
- Police say the group made strong efforts to help each other.
- Around 100 people attended a vigil to remember the victims.
- People on the beach tried to rescue those in trouble, including Craig Bowe, who helped Musa onto a lifeboat.
- Colchester City Council and West Mersea Town Council plan to install warning signs at the beach to improve safety.
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