Schoolgirl, 15, dies after North West beach tragedy as family ask for 'prayers'

A 15-year-old is the latest to die in the water as her family asked for 'prayers'. The incident happened at Formby beach, Southport as emergency services were called to the scene off Albert Road. At about 3.30pm on Bank Holiday Monday (May 25) concerns were raised "about the safety of a girl". The Mirror reports witnesses told Merseyside Police they believed the youngster had got into difficulty in the water. She was rushed to Alder Hey Children's Hospital in a critical condition. Merseyside Police have now issued a statement to say the girl has sadly passed away. A force spokesperson said Chiedza's devastated family have said she would be "remembered for her kind spirt". They said: "Her family would like to express their gratitude to everyone that helped Chiedza. Her family are glad that there were people around her to support her, their support shows that she was loved. "This is a difficult time for the family, who would appreciate any form of prayer. Her family describe her as a bubbly person, she loved Christ and going to church. "She loved cooking, she was a giver and wanted to be nurse when she grew up so she could give back. She will be greatly missed and remembered for her kind spirit." The 15-year-old's death comes after 12 other water-related fatalities in the UK during the ongoing heatwave. On Friday, Charlie Noble, 16, was named as the boy who died at Bracklinn Falls near Callander, Scotland. And, on Thursday, Baltazar L'Quy was named locally as the 14-year-old boy found dead in the River Thames, Oxford. Ensure our latest news and sport headlines always appear at the top of your Google Search by making us a Preferred Source. Click here to activate or add us as Preferred Source.