Fundraiser set up for two "deeply-loved children" after they drowned in Spain

A fundraiser has been set up for two young siblings - reportedly from Birmingham - who died whilst on a family holiday in Spain.

Ameiya, 13, and Ricardo Junior, 11, got into difficulty in the sea at Llarga beach in Salou on Tuesday evening.

A GoFundMe page has already raised almost £19,000. A statement there said: "Maya was intelligent, thoughtful, and growing into a strong young woman. Ricardo Junior was playful, kind, and always smiling.

"They brought so much love, laughter, and energy into the lives of everyone around them. Their absence has left an unbearable silence not just for their parents, but for their whole family, who were incredibly close and shared an unbreakable bond."

"Their mum and dad, Shanice and Ricardo, are absolutely heartbroken. But they’re not grieving alone. Their siblings, cousins, aunties, uncles, grandparents, and close friends are all devastated by this loss. Maya and Jubs were surrounded by a family who adored them, and who are now left trying to make sense of life without them."

A Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office spokesperson said: "We are supporting the family of two British children who have died in Spain and are in contact with the local authorities."

The children's father, who had also entered the water, was rescued alive by the services, but had to be resuscitated.

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