sad story, poor child

bluejeans · 17/08/2009 23:00

Yes - specially as she was with the parents of a friend, makes it seem worse somehow

GrimmaTheNome · 17/08/2009 23:11

I grew up in Clacton, spent most of my summers in that sea. The beach I used to go on shelved quite sharply - more than any I can think of I've been to since, come to think - so the water gets deep really quickly. And because of clay (I think) the water is almost opaque. Its easy to imagine how it could happen if you were only used to gently shelving beaches.

ByTheSea · 18/08/2009 11:23

I live quite close to there and was at that beach with my family that day when the search started. It is so horrible and I can't stop thinking about it. I also have a DD-10 who was swimming there. I feel so terrible for her family and friends.

exchangeandmart · 25/08/2009 15:31

very sad story, thoughts are with the family

PM73 · 25/08/2009 15:51

My thoughts are with the family & friends at this sad time for them.