Teen who died with parents in beach incident ‘will be greatly missed’, says school

20 Aug 2026 • 7:44 PM MYT
The Independent
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Teen who died with parents in beach incident ‘will be greatly missed’, says school

  • A 14-year-old British-Palestinian girl, Sara El-Khawas, and her parents died after getting into difficulty in the sea at Shoreham Fort, East Sussex.
  • A fourth family member, a young girl, remains in hospital in a critical condition following the major emergency rescue operation on Tuesday.
  • The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls in Ealing paid tribute to Sara, describing her as a sweet and well-liked student who will be greatly missed.
  • The London-based family were British citizens of Palestinian origin visiting the popular south coast location when the tragedy occurred.
  • Andy Burnham issued a warning about the risks of open water swimming during heatwaves, reminding the public that cold water can cause sudden shock.

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