The father of a British teenager who died in a parasailing accident on Rhodes has returned to the Greek island to honour her memory. Jessica Hayes, 15, and her cousin Michael Connelly, 13, died when their parachute rope snapped on Wednesday near Lindos. Michael's brother James, 15, was seriously injured.
The family expressed devastation over the loss, describing Michael as 'an incredibly charismatic, loving and popular boy' and Jessica as 'adored by everyone who knew her'. The two were from Northamptonshire and were on holiday with their parents.
Two people connected with the parasailing speedboat have been arrested. The Foreign Office confirmed it is supporting the families and liaising with Greek authorities.
The boys' school, Kingswood Secondary Academy in Corby, paid tribute to Michael, calling him 'a wonderful pupil' and 'a fantastically positive member of our school community'. A local theatre school described him as 'a rare, exceptional talent in acting'.
