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Girl, 7, swept out to sea on holiday in Morocco

Girl, 7, swept out to sea on holiday in Morocco

Summary

A seven-year-old British girl named Inaayah Makda disappeared after being swept out to sea during a family vacation in Casablanca, Morocco. Her parents, Zubair and Tasneem Makda, were also pulled into the water by a wave, and efforts to find her are ongoing with the help of a private search operator. The family's local Member of Parliament is working with UK authorities to support the search.

Key Facts

  • Inaayah Makda, a 7-year-old girl from Blackburn, England, went missing in Casablanca, Morocco.
  • She was swept out to sea by a large wave while sitting on the rocks with her parents.
  • Her parents were also knocked into the sea but couldn't find her.
  • The family had just begun a week-long vacation in Morocco when the incident happened.
  • A private search operator using a helicopter is involved in the search for Inaayah.
  • Inaayah is described as a "lovely, bubbly, cheeky little girl" by neighbors.
  • UK authorities, including the Foreign Office, have been informed and are involved in supporting the search.
  • The tide came in quickly, surprising the family, and there were no warning signs on the beach.

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