Malc Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 Just heard on the news about this. Not speculating because it is a terrible thing that has happened and I suspect that we will find out soon enough. How awful that a trip to the beach should end up a tragedy, hope that the families get some peace soon Geoff and suzook12 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MegaByte Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 Just came across this Police have today searched a pleasure boat as part of the investigation into the deaths of two children who sustained “critical injuries” at Bournemouth beach yesterday. Forensic officers were seen onboard the Dorset Belle which is docked at a harbour in Poole, The Sun reported. A police source told the newspaper: “This vessel is under a police cordon. No one is permitted onboard or to touch the vessel.” Earlier today at a press briefing, assistant chief constable Rachel Farrell said a 12-year-old girl from Buckinghamshire and a 17-year-old boy from Southampton lost their lives after being pulled from the sea. Eight other people were rescued from the sea but did not have serious injuries and were treated by ambulance on scene, she said. One man has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter. Police also confirmed there was “no physical contact” between a vessel and any swimmers at Bournemouth beach yesterday, and added that there is “no suggestion of people jumping from the pier or jet skis being involved”. daio web and Malc 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 It's a very odd situation. Now seems to be an adult under arrest. Some sort of nutter harming people? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MegaByte Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 I believe he's the skipper of the Dorset Belle. Andy135 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 2 minutes ago, MegaByte said: I believe he's the skipper of the Dorset Belle. Wow! We've all had bad days at work but... 😶 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailfish Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 Hope the RNLI lifeguards involved receive any counselling they need, some are only young lads and lasses Andy135 and Malc 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted June 4, 2023 Share Posted June 4, 2023 Any progress report on this? Last i heard the adult had been released pending further investigation. But for what? The news i heard says no vessel was involved, seems a bit weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted June 4, 2023 Share Posted June 4, 2023 Story has it that the prop wash from the trip boat created turbulent water that affected bathers in the water but unfortunately some couldn't swim. Boat involved is as Brian says above impounded. Such a tragic unfortunate accident the true story of which may not come out until the MAIB report is published Andy135 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malc Posted June 5, 2023 Author Share Posted June 5, 2023 Beeb just reported that it was a rip tide. Andy135 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 31 minutes ago, Malc said: Beeb just reported that it was a rip tide. Yep, seems as though this is one of their lines of thinking. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-65807339 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 There are multiple lines of enquiry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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