Police in the United Kingdom are investigating after three sisters were found dead in the water near a popular tourist beach in Brighton.
Sussex Police identified the women as Jane Adetoro, 36, Christina Walters, 32, and Rebecca Walters. Their bodies were recovered from the sea near Black Rock early Wednesday morning.
The discovery has shocked the local community and drawn national attention because of the unusual and tragic circumstances surrounding the case.
Emergency services responded to the area after reports that bodies had been found in the water. Authorities later confirmed that all three women were related.
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Police have not yet released full details about how the sisters ended up in the sea or what may have happened before their deaths.
Investigators are continuing to review the timeline leading up to the discovery and are expected to examine possible witness accounts, CCTV footage and any available evidence from the beach area.
Black Rock is located near Brighton Marina and is close to one of the city’s most visited coastal areas. Brighton is one of the UK’s best-known seaside destinations, attracting tourists, families and local residents throughout the year.
The incident has raised questions because three members of the same family were found dead in the same area at the same time.
Authorities have not publicly confirmed whether they suspect foul play, accident or another cause. Post-mortem examinations and further police inquiries are expected to help determine what happened.
Local residents and social media users reacted with sadness after the women were named, with many expressing condolences to the family.
Police are likely to continue asking anyone who was near Black Rock or Brighton beach around the time of the incident to come forward with information.
For now, the deaths remain under investigation as officials work to understand the circumstances behind the tragedy.
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