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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Rosie Shead

‘Bubbly’ teenage girl becomes latest water tragedy victim during heatwave

Chiedza Nyanjowa is the 13th person to die in water-related incidents during the heatwave - (Handout/Merseyside Police/PA)

A 15-year-old girl who died after difficulties in the sea off Merseyside wanted to be a nurse to "give back", her family has stated.

Chiedza Nyanjowa, from Cheshire, was taken to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital after swimming at Formby beach on bank holiday Monday, Merseyside Police said.

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