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Horrific Beach Tragedy in Britain: Politician's Wife and Daughter Die Trying to Save Boy
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Horrific Beach Tragedy in Britain: Politician's Wife and Daughter Die Trying to Save Boy

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A mother and her teenage daughter drowned while attempting to rescue a 7-year-old boy who got into trouble in the water at West Mersea beach in England.
  • The victims have been identified as Shelina Rahman, 41, and her 15-year-old daughter Sameeha Rahman, who were reportedly related to the boy.
  • The 7-year-old boy, who is in critical condition, was reportedly Sameeha's cousin, and the incident occurred when about 10 family members were in the water.

A tragic incident unfolded at West Mersea beach in England, claiming the lives of a mother and her teenage daughter as they attempted to save a young boy from drowning. The victims, identified as 41-year-old Shelina Rahman and her 15-year-old daughter Sameeha Rahman, were reportedly trying to help the 7-year-old boy when they got into difficulty in the water.

My thoughts and those of my team are with the friends and family of the woman and girl who sadly lost their lives yesterday. We can now confirm they were mother and daughter from London. We are supporting their family at this difficult time.

— Chief Inspector Al Pitcher, Essex PoliceChief Inspector Al Pitcher confirmed the identities of the victims and offered condolences to the family.

Essex Police confirmed that emergency services responded to reports of a woman and a teenager in distress in the water around 5:35 p.m. on Wednesday, July 22. Despite all efforts, both Shelina and Sameeha were pronounced dead at the scene. The 7-year-old boy was transported to a London hospital, where his condition remains critical. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, with initial findings suggesting the mother and daughter were attempting to assist the boy.

We are working to establish the circumstances that led to this incident. We believe at this time that they were attempting to help a 7-year-old boy who got into trouble.

— Chief Inspector Al Pitcher, Essex PoliceChief Inspector Al Pitcher explained the initial findings regarding the cause of the incident.

Reports indicate that the boy, who is Sameeha's cousin, is currently on life support. The family was reportedly enjoying time at the beach when a large wave swept over them. Witnesses advised others not to enter the water to assist due to the family being far from shore. West Mersea beach does not have a lifeguard service, and visitors are often warned about unpredictable conditions.

The boy was taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition, but sadly the woman and teenager have died.

— Chief Inspector Al Pitcher, Essex PoliceChief Inspector Al Pitcher confirmed the critical condition of the boy and the fatalities of the mother and daughter.

Shelina Rahman was the wife of Dr. Monsur Rahman, the leader of "Jubo Dal UK," the youth wing of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party in the United Kingdom. Shelina also worked as a teacher. Floral tributes have been placed at the beach as the investigation into the deaths of Shelina and Sameeha continues.

All of the people involved in this incident are related.

— Chief Inspector Al Pitcher, Essex PoliceChief Inspector Al Pitcher clarified the familial relationship between all individuals involved in the incident.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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