Parents will finally learn the truth behind their children's deaths, which led to widespread speculation.

The families of Sunnah Khan and Joe Abbess expressed their gratitude to the emergency services for their tireless efforts to save them. However, amidst their grief, they couldn't help but question whether more could have been done to prevent the tragic incident that took the lives of their loved ones at Bournemouth beach.

The two youngsters, 17-year-old Joe and 12-year-old Sunnah, drowned in a rip tide on May 31st last year. In addition, eight other people had to be treated by paramedics after being caught in the same dangerous current near the pier at the seaside resort in Dorset.

Vanessa Abbess, Joe's mother, read a heartfelt statement on behalf of herself and her husband Peter. They paid tribute to their son, describing him as a generous, loving, hardworking, and funny young man. They were devastated that he would never be able to fulfill his dreams and ambitions.

Mrs. Abbess vividly recalled the moment she received the news of her son's passing. She fell to her knees and sobbed uncontrollably. But it didn't feel real until they saw Joe's body at the hospital. He looked so peaceful, like he was just sleeping, with sand in his hair and ears. He was wearing only his swim shorts, and his sunglasses were placed beside him. The sight broke their hearts even more.

The grieving mother also raised concerns about the experience level of the lifeguards on duty that day. She questioned whether they were adequately equipped to handle such a large-scale incident. Mrs. Abbess also wondered why the area where Joe died wasn't marked as unsafe after a similar rip tide incident in August 2021. She firmly believed that if proper precautions had been taken, this tragedy could have been avoided.

Stephanie Williams, Sunnah's mother, also struggled to hold back her emotions as she spoke about her daughter. She described Sunnah as kind, funny, reliable, smart, and incredibly beautiful. Her smile could light up a room, and her infectious laughter would bring joy to everyone around her.

Ms. Williams also questioned the response of the lifeguards, asking why it took them 50 minutes to locate Sunnah, who was found in less than 5 feet of water. She criticized the local council for not placing warning signs about the dangers of rip tides in the area and providing proper water safety advice. She firmly believed that more could have been done to make the beach safer and prevent similar tragedies from happening in the future.

Asim Khan, Sunnah's father, described his daughter as loud, bubbly, and always helpful. She was like the sun, always shining. He, along with his sister and two other children, had brought Sunnah to Bournemouth for a day out. After lunch, he remained on the sand with one child while his sister took Sunnah and another child into the sea.

It was a day that would change their lives forever. Joe and Sunnah's deaths, along with the other casualties, could have been avoided if proper measures had been taken. Mr. Khan was disappointed that it took the lifeguards so long to notice that people were drowning. He also noted that most of the lifeguards were teenagers and seemed panicked, unsure of what to do in such a situation.

The loss of Sunnah was a devastating blow to the entire family, and they were heartbroken. Mr. Khan urged for changes to be made to prevent such tragedies from happening again.

The post-mortem examinations conducted by Home Office forensic pathologist Dr. Basil Purdue confirmed that both Joe and Sunnah had died of drowning with no signs of physical injury. The police had impounded the pleasure cruiser, Dorset Belle, which ran trips from Bournemouth Pier, and arrested a man in his 40s on suspicion of manslaughter. However, after consulting an expert as part of their investigation, the police concluded that the boat's movement did not contribute to creating dangerous sea conditions during the incident. The arrested man would face no further action, and the coroner also confirmed that the boat was not a causative or contributory factor in the two deaths.

The families of Joe and Sunnah continue to grieve the loss of their loved ones and hope that their tragic deaths will not be in vain. They believe that changes need to be made to ensure the safety of others who visit Bournemouth beach. The hearing is ongoing, and they hope that justice will be served for their beloved children.

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