Schoolgirl, 15, dies after struggling in water off Formby beach as family heartbroken

Schoolgirl, 15, dies after struggling in water off Formby beach as family heartbroken Chiedza Nyanjowa, 15, was taken to Alder Hey Children's Hospital after getting into difficulty in the water at Formby beach on Bank Holiday Monday A 15-year-old girl has died after getting into difficulty in the water off Formby beach - making hers the 13th tragic water-related death since the beginning of the heatwave. Emergency services were called to the scene off Albert Road at about 3.30pm on Bank Holiday Monday following what they described as "concerns raised about the safety of a girl". Witnesses told Merseyside Police they believed the youngster had got into difficulty in the water. She was rushed to Alder Hey Children's Hospital in a critical condition. Merseyside Police have now issued a statement to say the girl has passed away and named her as Chiedza Nyanjowa. A force spokesperson said Chiedza's devastated family had said she would be "remembered for her kind spirt". They said: "Her family would like to express their gratitude to everyone that helped Chiedza. Her family are glad that there were people around her to support her, their support shows that she was loved. This is a difficult time for the family, who would appreciate any form of prayer. "Her family describe her as a bubbly person, she loved Christ and going to church. She loved cooking, she was a giver and wanted to be nurse when she grew up so she could give back. She will be greatly missed and remembered for her kind spirit."