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Seven-Year-Old Dies, Two Others Killed in Essex Tide Tragedy

7/29/2026

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Seven-year-old Musa Ahmed died at Royal London Hospital after being rescued from water on 22 July.
The tragedy occurred on West Mersea, Essex, when Musa and five relatives were swept by a very strong tide.
Shelina Rahman, 41, and her 15-year-old daughter Sameeha died, while three other relatives were hospitalized and are recovering.
Essex Police, notified at 17:35 BST, said the victims made significant efforts to help each other.

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Seven-year-old Musa Ahmed died at Royal London Hospital after being rescued from water on 22 July.
The tragedy occurred on West Mersea, Essex, when Musa and five relatives were swept by a very strong tide.
Shelina Rahman, 41, and her 15-year-old daughter Sameeha died, while three other relatives were hospitalized and are recovering.
Essex Police, notified at 17:35 BST, said the victims made significant efforts to help each other.