A 14-year-old girl who died in a tragic accident in the water, which also killed her mother and father, has been remembered as a 'sweet and well-liked girl' by her school.
Sara El-Khawas died alongside her parents Hassan El-Khawas, 55, and Zeina Alayn, 37, on Tuesday afternoon in Shoreham-by-Sea. A young girl from the same family remains in hospital in a critical condition after being rescued from the sea, police said.
Emergency Response and Family Details
Police, paramedics, coastguard crews and a lifeboat attended the scene where four people were recovered from the water. The family is believed to have travelled from their home in London to visit Shoreham, entering the water from the beach near Shoreham Fort at around 2pm before getting into difficulty.
Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls posted a tribute to Year 8 student Sara following the 'tragic incident' during the summer holidays on its website on Thursday.
School Tribute
The school, in the London borough of Ealing, said: 'Sara was a sweet girl, well-liked by staff and students and she will be greatly missed.'
'Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with her family, friends, and all those affected. This news will be deeply upsetting for many students, families and staff.'
Police Investigation
On Wednesday, Sussex Police said its investigation remains open, but after reviewing CCTV footage and initial witness accounts, it is currently believed the deaths were a tragic accident with no third-party involvement.
Chief Superintendent James Collis said: '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.'
