TWO Brit siblings who drowned in a holiday horror off the coast of Spain have been named and pictured as heartbroken relatives pay tribute.
Ameiya, 13, and her younger brother Ricardo Junior, 11, tragically lost their lives while swimming at Llarga beach, near Tarragona, during a family trip to Salou.
Ameiya, 13, and Ricardo Junior, 11, tragically drowned in holiday horror off the coast of Spain
The pair – affectionately known to their loved ones as Maya and Jubs – were swept away by fierce currents as their devastated dad watched on helplessly.
Despite desperate attempts by emergency crews, the siblings from Erdington, Birmingham, could not be saved.
Their aunt, Kayla Jasvinder Del-Brocco, revealed the heartbreaking moment the tragedy unfolded.
“They went out to swim together with their dad as they loved the beach,” she said.
“Mum said ‘don’t be long’ and took her little one to the bathroom.
“She came back out and couldn’t see anyone. That’s when the nightmare commenced.”
Kayla described Ameiya as “athletic, driven, motherly with her siblings, sarcastic and unique,” while calling Ricardo Junior “kind, loving and helpful.”
“He wanted to be a YouTuber and would do anything for a few quid. He doted on his mum,” she added.
A GoFundMe page has been launched to support the grieving family, set up by cousin Holly Marquis-Johnson to cover the costs of repatriation and funerals.
Holly wrote: “During what was meant to be a joyful family holiday in Salou, Spain, Ameiya and Ricardo Junior, lovingly known to their family and friends as Maya and Jubs, heartbreakingly lost their lives in a tragic incident at sea.
“Two beautiful, bright, and deeply loved children, taken far too soon. The pain their family is feeling is unimaginable.
“This fundraiser has been created to help ease some of the financial burden the family is now facing, covering the costs of bringing Maya and Jubs home to the UK and giving them the dignified farewell they deserve.
“We know that no amount of money can make this right. But together, we can help carry some of the weight.”
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