Summary
Two sisters, Hajra Zahid and Haleema Zahid, drowned at Watkin Pools in Eryri National Park, Wales, after slipping into the water while they were fully clothed. The sisters, who could not swim, were found dead despite efforts to rescue them. An inquest concluded their deaths were accidental with no suspicious circumstances involved.
Key Facts
- Hajra Zahid, 29, and Haleema Zahid, 25, drowned at Watkin Pools in June last year.
- They were at Eryri National Park in Gwynedd, Wales, with three male friends for a visit.
- The sisters fell or slipped into the water and could not swim to safety.
- Despite attempts to rescue them, both sisters were pronounced dead at the scene.
- A post-mortem examination confirmed drowning as the cause of death.
- An inquest ruled their deaths accidental, with no signs of foul play.
- The sisters were from Pakistan and lived in Rotherham, UK, studying for masters degrees.
- Local authorities emphasized the dangers of entering such water areas without caution.
