Mother and daughter who died in ‘tragic incident’ at Essex beach named as family speak out

• Shally Rahman, 41, and her daughter Samiha Rahman, 15, died after getting into difficulty in the water off West Mersea beach in Essex.
• The mother and daughter were reportedly not strong swimmers and were visiting the beach for a day trip from east London and Barking.
• Essex Police believe they drowned while attempting to help a seven-year-old boy, who remains in a serious condition in hospital.
• Emergency services were called to the scene on Wednesday evening, with witnesses reporting people 'calling for help' as the tide came in.
• The family expressed their shock and grief, while police are appealing for witnesses to help understand the circumstances of the 'tragic incident'.

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Family of mother and teenage girl ‘shocked and speechless’ after pair drown off Essex beach