Sisters drowned in mountain pools at national park, inquest told
Summary
Two sisters, Hajra Zahid and Haleema Zahid, drowned at the Watkin Pools in a national park in Gwynedd, North Wales. They were visiting the area with university friends, and an inquest into their deaths has been adjourned for further investigations.Key Facts
- Hajra Zahid was 29 years old, and Haleema Zahid was 25 years old.
- They both drowned in the Watkin Pools located in the Nant Gwynant area of Gwynedd.
- The sisters were visiting the national park with friends when the incident occurred.
- They were students at the University of Chester, studying for master's degrees in international business.
- Both sisters were originally from Pakistan but lived in Maltby, Rotherham, South Yorkshire.
- Emergency services were called to the scene around 21:30 BST on 11 June, and both women were pronounced dead by 23:00.
- The inquest into their deaths has been adjourned while more investigations are conducted.
- The Watkin Path is a popular route to the summit of Wales' highest mountain, Snowdon, where the incident took place.
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