Mother and 15-Year-Old Daughter Die While Trying to Save Child Swept Away by Rising Tide at Beach

A family day at the seaside ended in tragedy after a mother and her 15-year-old daughter lost their lives while attempting to rescue a six-year-old girl who was swept away by strong tidal currents at West Mersea Beach in Essex.

The heartbreaking incident happened at around 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 22, when emergency services received reports that several people were in difficulty in the water.

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Rescue teams, including police officers, paramedics, firefighters, lifeboat crews, coastguard personnel and air ambulance teams, rushed to the beach in a large-scale emergency response.

Despite their efforts, the mother and her teenage daughter could not be saved.

Authorities also confirmed that another person remains in hospital in a serious condition, while two others are receiving treatment for injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening. The East of England Ambulance Service said one casualty was airlifted to hospital, while three others were transported by road ambulance.

The West Mersea Coastguard Rescue Team later said it had “responded to a tragic incident” and expressed its condolences to the family affected.

According to Daily Dazzling Dawn, the two people who died were a mother and her 15-year-old daughter. The publication reported that the deaths were confirmed by Abul Kalam Azad, convenor of the UK Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), and Khosruzzaman Khosru, the party’s UK member secretary.

The report stated:

“The family was enjoying a summer holiday trip to the seaside when the heartbreaking incident occurred.

“Other injured family members were airlifted to a London hospital by helicopter.”

It further added:

“Our source confirmed that the tragedy occurred due to an incoming high tide at West Mersea.

“The family was sitting near the shoreline when a six-year-old child was suddenly swept away by strong currents. Rushing into the water to save the child, both the mother and daughter tragically drowned”

The victims were not publicly identified. However, Daily Dazzling Dawn reported that the woman was the daughter of Mujibur Rahman, a former vice president of the UK BNP originally from Chhatak Upazila in Sylhet, Bangladesh.

The publication also stated that she was the wife of Dr. Mansur Rahman, leader of Jubo Dal, the youth wing of the BNP, and the son of Sylhet BNP leader Sheikh Makhan Mia.

Mr. Rahman reportedly confirmed he was present at the beach during the incident but was too distressed to comment further.

Witnesses described a massive emergency response, with at least six ambulances, numerous police vehicles, a fire engine, a lifeboat, two air ambulances and a coastguard helicopter deployed to the scene. A section of the beach remained cordoned off into the evening as investigators carried out their work.

West Mersea is known for rapidly changing tides and strong currents, which can quickly create dangerous conditions for swimmers and beachgoers.

Reacting to the tragedy, Essex Police Detective Chief Inspector Al Pitcher said:

“Today, our thoughts remain with the family members who are coming to terms with their loss.

“We are grateful to the people who have already spoken to us and helped with our enquiries.

“We would ask anyone who was at the beach at the time, and who has not yet spoken with officers, to please get in touch, to help us understand what happened.”

Essex Police also said its thoughts remain with the family and loved ones of everyone affected by the devastating incident as investigations continue.