Family pays tribute to girl, 15, who died after swimming at Merseyside beach

Chiedza Nyanjowa, who wanted to be a nurse, died in hospital after getting into difficulties in the sea

A 15-year-old girl, who died after getting into difficulties in the sea off the coast of Merseyside, wanted to be a nurse so she could “give back”, her family said in a tribute.

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