Sisters who died off Brighton pictured as distraught dad reveals agony at losing three daughters in tragedy
THREE sisters found á´ á´á´á´ in the sea off Brighton beach last week have been pictured.
Jane Adetoro, 36, Christina Walters, 32, and Rebecca Walters, 31 â from Uxbridge, London â were tragically pulled from the water last Wednesday.
It is feared the women were âsuddenly dragged into danger after misjudging the shingle shelfâ close to the waterâs edge.
Their dad Joseph today said âno words can truly describe the painâ of losing his family, and described the girls as his âjoy and strengthâ.
Joseph added: âThe tragedy of losing all three of you has left an emptiness that words cannot heal.â
âToday, with a heart full of sorrow and love, I pay tribute to my beloved daughters â Jane, Christina, and Becky â whose lives ended so tragically far too soon.Three women who died in sea at Brighton beach âwere all relatedâ
âNo words can truly describe the pain of losing three daughters in the prime of their lives. Jane, Christina, and Becky were more than daughters to me; they were my joy, my strength, and the beautiful light that filled our family with happiness and love.
âEach of you was unique and precious in your own special way. Your smiles brightened dark days, your laughter brought comfort, and your presence made life more meaningful. Though your time on earth was short, the impact you made will remain in our hearts forever.â
It was feared one of the women was âsuddenly dragged into danger after misjudging the shingle shelfâ, though police are understood to be probing a number of lines of enquiry.
The pebbled beach around central Brighton and the Palace Pier is notorious for having the steep slopes, which can be incredibly dangerous for swimmers.
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A Coastguard source told The Sun: âItâs feared at least one of the women went into the water for a paddle and was then suddenly dragged into danger after misjudging the shingle shelf.
âIf you took one pace out thinking itâs flat you could go down two feet or more very quickly.
âThat can turn things very dangerous very quickly.â
The incident prompted a huge search operation with coastguard boats scouring the water as helicopters flew overhead.
There were more than a dozen police officers, police vans and cars as well as HM Coastguard Search and Rescue officers and equipment at the scene.
The beach later reopened following an investigation that started at around 5.45am on Wednesday.
Cops confirmed that the womenâs loved ones are being supported by specialist officers.
Joseph paid tribute to each of his daughters individually, he said: âJane, your strength and loving spirit will never be forgotten. Christina, your kindness and beautiful heart touched so many lives. Becky, your warmth and joyful soul brought happiness wherever you went. You were deeply loved, and you will always be deeply missed.â
He added: âThere are days when the grief feels unbearable, yet I hold ŃΚÔĐ˝Ńly to the memories we shared â the laughter, the conversations, the love, and the bond that death can never take away.
âThough you are no longer here beside us, your spirits live on in our hearts every day. Love like yours never dies. You will forever remain a part of our lives, our prayers, and our memories.
âRest peacefully, my precious daughters â Jane, Christina, and Becky. You may be gone from our sight, but never from our hearts.
âForever loved. Forever missed. Forever remembered.â
Locals told The Sun the women were found dressed in âgoing-out clothesâ.
Two workers at a cafĂŠ on the beachfront said revellers from nearby clubs frequently spill out onto the beach after closing time in the early hours of the morning.
Locals told The Sun it was common to see people still drinking on the beach in the early hours as commuters headed to work.
Another resident, who lives near the marina, said they spotted emergency services while feeding birds at around 6am and described the sea conditions as windy and âchoppyâ.
In an update last week, Chief Superintendent Adam Hays said: âI understand the impact this tragic incident has had on the local community and more widely.
âThis is a sensitive investigation and we know the public are keen to understand the full circumstances. But our priority at this time is identifying these three women and locating their families, who at this point remain unaware they have lost loved ones.
âI would ask for peopleâs patience while we conduct these enquiries and to avoid speculation while this is ongoing.
âAnyone with information that could help is asked to contact police online or via 101, quoting Operation Ledmore.â
He added that officers were exploring several lines of inquiry and urged the public to remain patient while investigations continue.
