Girl, 15, dies after swimming at beach

Girl, 15, dies after swimming at beach12 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAngela FergusonNorth WestMerseyside PoliceChiedza Nyanjowa's family say she "wanted to be a nurse when she grew up so she could give back"A 15-year-old girl who got into difficulty swimming in the sea at a beach has died. Chiedza Nyanjowa, from Cheshire, was taken to Alder Hey Children's Hospital in a critical condition after the swim at Formby beach on Bank Holiday Monday and died earlier on Saturday, Merseyside Police said. Emergency services were called to reports of a concern for safety at the beach on Albert Road at about 15:30 BST.In a tribute, Chiedza's family said she would be "greatly missed and remembered for her kind spirit". A report has been passed to Sefton Coroner's office.Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.More on this storyGirl, 15, critical after swim at beach beauty spotSeftonFormby