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Teenage girl and mother who drowned at Essex beach named

Police said the family of six tried to help each other as the mother and daughter drowned and several relatives were taken to hospital.

  • Shelina Rahman, 41, and her 15-year-old daughter Sameeha drowned after encountering difficulty while swimming with other family members near Mersea Island, Essex, on July 22, 2024.
  • The group comprised six family members, including three adults and three children, who tried to help each other in the water.
  • A seven-year-old boy was airlifted to a hospital in critical condition, and other family members received treatment and are recovering.
  • Essex Police are investigating the incident with support from the fire service, local council, and coastguard; witnesses are asked to contact the police.
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