Girl fights for her life after three family members die in sea incident

A girl remains in critical condition at the hospital after three family members tragically lost their lives in a sea incident off West Sussex. The emergency services responded to reports of four people struggling in the water near Shoreham Fort on Tuesday afternoon. According to Sussex Police, the deceased included a man, a woman, and a teenager, while the remaining family member was taken to a hospital in a critical state.

Police have not disclosed the identities of the victims but assured that their next of kin had been informed and were receiving support. Chief Superintendent James Collis stated that despite the efforts of paramedics, the man, woman, and teenager were unfortunately pronounced dead. A resident near the site reported that the family had been camping by the harbour front for a few weeks, and the area is known for camping activities.

The RNLI and local fishermen expressed concern about the potential dangers and urged caution when swimming in the area, emphasizing the presence of a riptide and steep drop-off.