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A seven-year-old girl from Blackburn is missing in Morocco after being swept into the sea by a large wave while sitting on rocks with her parents on a beach in Casablanca.

A seven-year-old girl from Blackburn is missing in Morocco after being swept into the sea by a large wave while sitting on rocks with her parents on a beach in Casablanca.

Key point: The search has been slowed by storm conditions, with drones and local civil protection teams involved, according to updates shared via the family’s MP.

What happened

Inaayah Makda was on holiday with her family when a wave struck the rocks where they were sitting. Her parents, Zubair and Tasneem Makda, were also knocked into the water but were able to get back to shore. Inaayah was not seen again.

What we know about the search

  • Weather is complicating efforts: search activity has been described as “hindered” by storm conditions.
  • Local response: Morocco’s civil protection teams are reported to be on scene and continuing operations.
  • UK engagement: Blackburn MP Adnan Hussain says he has pressed for closer coordination — including a dedicated police liaison officer to support the family and improve communications.

What officials are saying

Updates shared publicly by the MP indicate Moroccan officials have given assurances that local authorities will support the search, and that the UK Foreign Office is in contact with Moroccan counterparts.


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