Girl Dies After Being Pulled From Sea in Shoreham-by-Sea
Six-year-old Saja El-Khawas, a Palestinian refugee, succumbed to injuries following a tragic incident near Shoreham Fort.
Callum Smith
A six-year-old girl died in hospital on Friday after being pulled from the sea in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex.
Sussex Police actively investigate the incident, meticulously reviewing CCTV footage and initial witness accounts.
Authorities currently believe the deaths represent a tragic accident; no third-party involvement is suspected.
The Palestinian embassy confirmed Hassan El-Khawas, a family member, was a refugee from the Rashidieh Camp in Lebanon.
A youngster involved remains in critical condition, according to a law firm representing the hospital and the Palestinian Forum in Britain.
Floral tributes have since been placed on the beach at Shoreham-by-Sea.
The Palestinian Forum in Britain and Sara's school in Ealing also paid their respects.
The events of Tuesday afternoon are a heartbreaking tragedy which has devastated a family and their friends and had a profound impact on the Shoreham community.
James Collis stated, "The events of Tuesday afternoon are a heartbreaking tragedy which has devastated a family and their friends and had a profound impact on the Shoreham community."
Public warnings have been renewed regarding the inherent dangers of open water swimming.
These warnings highlight how cold water temperatures can shock swimmers, even during periods of warm weather.