December 21st 2024.
15-year-old Jenna Chan tragically lost her life during a school trip to the beautiful Maldives in November. Her parents are still seeking answers and closure after their precious daughter was fatally injured by a boat propeller while snorkelling on the trip. Jenna, who hailed from Singapore, was out in the water with a group of her friends when the boat's engine unexpectedly turned on and reversed into the group, pulling Jenna under the water.
Jenna's loved ones remember her as a caring and nurturing soul. Her parents, Alan Chan and Jennifer Liauw, spoke to The Times and shared that they were unable to contact their daughter during the trip due to a strict no-phone policy. They also expressed their frustration with the authorities in the Maldives, claiming they were not offered a post-mortem examination of Jenna's body. They were also disappointed that there were no witness statements from teachers or students who were with Jenna at the time of the accident.
In their search for answers, Jenna's family feels that there was not a thorough investigation into their daughter's death. To help with the legal fees of their pursuit for justice, Jenna's 17-year-old sister, Alice, started a GoFundMe page. The page has already raised over half of its target amount of £10,000. Alice wrote on the page, "My sister, 15-year-old British-Singaporean Jenna Chan, was killed in a propeller accident during a school trip in the Maldives." She also expressed their disappointment with the lack of communication from the Maldivian government and the media regarding Jenna's case.
The family hopes that by spreading awareness about Jenna's story, they can bring attention to the negligence of the company and prevent similar accidents from occurring in the future. They are determined to seek justice for Jenna and protect other children and tourists by providing their Maldivian lawyers with the necessary legal fees and financial support.
A spokesperson from the Foreign Office stated, "We are supporting the family of a British national who died in the Maldives and are in contact with the local authorities." Jenna was a student at St Joseph's International Institution in Singapore and was laid to rest on November 15. Her family and friends will always remember her as a kind, loving soul who was taken too soon.
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