A Tragic Incident at West Mersea Beach The incident that unfolded at West Mersea beach near Colchester on Wednesday evening has left a trail of heartbreak and shock in its wake.
Two women, Shally Rahman and her 15 year old daughter Samiha, drowned while trying to rescue a young boy from the water. Eyewitness accounts describe the scene as one of heroism and tragedy intertwined.
A brave day tripper swam out to sea three times to rescue two children despite the treacherous waters.