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School Tribute to ‘Sweet’ Teenager Who Died Alongside Parents in Sea Incident
The school said Sara was a well-liked student and is offering extra support after police ruled out third-party involvement in the deaths.
- On Tuesday, August 18, 14-year-old Sara El-Khawas, her father Hassan El-Khawas, 55, and his partner Zeina Alayn, 37, died after getting into difficulty while swimming off the coast of Shoreham-by-Sea.
- The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls in Ealing posted a tribute on Thursday, describing Year 8 student Sara as a 'sweet girl, well-liked by staff and students,' and confirmed they are offering support.
- Following a review of CCTV footage and witness accounts, Sussex Police ruled the deaths a 'tragic accident,' confirming no third-party involvement in the incident near Shoreham Fort.
- A fourth girl, a young family member, remains in critical condition, while the Adur Muslim Centre expressed community shock, mourning the loss of three family members from the Rashidieh refugee camp.
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham warned of open water swimming dangers on Wednesday, describing the deaths as 'a terrible family tragedy' while praising the rapid response of emergency services.
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