Girl, 15, dies after swimming at beach
A 15-year-old girl named Chiedza Nyanjowa has died after experiencing difficulties while swimming at Formby beach. She was taken to Alder Hey Children's Hospital in critical condition but unfortunately passed away shortly after. Her family expressed their sorrow, stating she would be greatly missed for her kind spirit.
- ▪Chiedza Nyanjowa was from Cheshire and had aspirations of becoming a nurse.
- ▪Emergency services responded to a safety concern at Formby beach on Bank Holiday Monday.
- ▪A report regarding her death has been submitted to the Sefton Coroner's office.
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Girl, 15, dies after swimming at beach14 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAngela FergusonNorth WestMerseyside PoliceChiedza Nyanjowa's family say she "wanted to be a nurse when she grew up so she could give back"A 15-year-old girl who got into difficulty swimming in the sea at a beach has died. Chiedza Nyanjowa, from Cheshire, was taken to Alder Hey Children's Hospital in a critical condition after the swim at Formby beach on Bank Holiday Monday and died earlier on Saturday, Merseyside Police said. Emergency services were called to reports of a concern for safety at the beach on Albert Road at about 15:30 BST.In a tribute, Chiedza's family said she would be "greatly missed and remembered for her kind spirit".
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