A seven-year-old British girl from Blackburn, Lancashire, is missing after being swept away by a large wave while on holiday with her family in the coastal city of Casablanca, Morocco. The incident occurred on Wednesday, and the girl has been named locally as Inaayah Makda.
Community and Political Response
Independent MP for Blackburn, Adnan Hussain, expressed his heartbreak over the news in a social media post on Thursday morning. He confirmed that he had spoken directly with Inaayah's father and aunt to offer his support, stating that the Blackburn community is "united in hope and prayer" for the girl and her loved ones.
Hussain wrote: "I am heartbroken by the news that 7-year-old Inaayah from Blackburn has been swept away by a wave while on holiday in Casablanca. My thoughts and prayers are with her family at this unimaginably painful time."
Family and Local Accounts
According to the family's account to the BBC, Inaayah was hit by the wave on Wednesday as she sat on rocks at the beach with her parents. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has confirmed that they are supporting the family of the British national reported missing in Morocco and are in contact with local authorities.
Masters of Martial Arts Blackburn, where Inaayah was a student, issued a statement on social media expressing their deep sadness. They described the situation as "unimaginably distressing" and noted that family members have been desperately searching for her since the incident.
Ongoing Search Efforts
The search for Inaayah continues, with local authorities in Morocco involved in the efforts. The community in Blackburn remains hopeful for her safe return, rallying around the family during this difficult period.
