On May 30, a girl named Bia drowned at Royal Pier Road in Gravesend. Witness George Karnovski, trained as a lifeguard, desperately searched for her after rescuing a boy. The situation was dire; he struggled against strong currents while searching. Rescuer Jack also noted the urgency as he heard screams and rushed to help. After a brief search and suspended efforts, Bia's body was found the following morning, with police stating the case is not suspicious. The incident has prompted tributes on social media, reflecting the community's loss and grief.
Mr. Karnovski, a member of the RAF, described the desperate search for the second child, stating, 'At the same time as pulling him out, I was looking around, like, where is she, where is she? I'm shouting, saying 'there's one more, there's one more'.' His account illustrates both the urgency and despair of the situation.
Jack, who witnessed the incident, shared how he responded upon realizing there were children in distress: 'I assumed it was my children. I went running and shouted to my brother.' This reaction highlights the instinctual drive to protect loved ones.
George detailed the challenges he faced when he entered the water: 'The conditions in the water at the time were tough, even for an experienced adult swimmer.' This emphasizes the perilous nature of the situation for rescuers.
Police confirmed the tragic outcome, noting, 'the search for the girl was suspended on the evening before resuming the following morning. At 11.40am on May 31, a body was recovered from the river.' This underlines the community's efforts and the somber conclusion.
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