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Tributes to uni students who died in national park

Tributes to uni students who died in national park

Summary

Two university students, Hajra Zahid and Haleema Zahid, died after being pulled from water at a national park in Wales. They were studying at the University of Chester, and an inquest to understand their deaths is planned. The police are investigating the incident.

Key Facts

  • Hajra Zahid, 29, and Haleema Zahid, 25, were found in pools on the Watkin Path in Wales.
  • The Watkin Path leads to the summit of Wales' highest mountain, known as Snowdon or Yr Wyddfa.
  • The University of Chester said the women were studying a master's degree in international business.
  • The university community is mourning their deaths.
  • North Wales Police were called to the scene at Nant Gwynant, Gwynedd, to respond to the incident.
  • An investigation by the police is in progress to determine what happened.
  • The coroner for north-west Wales will open an inquest into the deaths.
  • Tributes and condolences have been shared by the university and local rescue teams.
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