Family pays tribute to girl, 15, who died after swimming at Merseyside beach
Chiedza Nyanjowa, a 15-year-old girl from Cheshire, tragically died after encountering difficulties while swimming at Formby beach in Merseyside. Her family described her as a bubbly person who aspired to be a nurse and was deeply loved by those around her. This incident marks her as the 13th victim of water-related fatalities during a recent heatwave in the UK.
- ▪Chiedza Nyanjowa was taken to Alder Hey Children's hospital after swimming at Formby beach.
- ▪She died in hospital on Saturday, becoming the 13th victim of fatal water-related incidents during a heatwave.
- ▪Her family expressed gratitude to those who tried to help her and described her as a kind and loving person.
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Chiedza Nyanjowa, 15, was a bubbly person who loved cooking and going to church, her family said. Photograph: Merseyside Police/PAView image in fullscreenChiedza Nyanjowa, 15, was a bubbly person who loved cooking and going to church, her family said. Photograph: Merseyside Police/PAMerseysideFamily pays tribute to girl, 15, who died after swimming at Merseyside beachChiedza Nyanjowa, who wanted to be a nurse, died in hospital after getting into difficulties in the sea Nadeem BadshahSat 30 May 2026 14.34 EDTLast modified on Sat 30 May 2026 14.35 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA 15-year-old girl, who died after getting into difficulties in the sea off the coast of Merseyside, wanted to be a nurse so she could “give back”, her family said in a tribute.Chiedza Nyanjowa, from Cheshire,…
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