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Birmingham siblings, 11 and 13, who drowned in Spain named Birmingham siblings, 11 and 13, who drowned in Spain named
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Ricardo Junior and Ameiya Parris, 11 and 13, were pulled from water in Salou on TuesdayRicardo Junior and Ameiya Parris, 11 and 13, were pulled from water in Salou on Tuesday
Tributes have been paid to two "bright and deeply loved" siblings who drowned off the east coast of Spain.Tributes have been paid to two "bright and deeply loved" siblings who drowned off the east coast of Spain.
Ameiya and Ricardo Junior Parris, 13 and 11, were pulled from the water at Llarga Beach in Salou on Tuesday evening.Ameiya and Ricardo Junior Parris, 13 and 11, were pulled from the water at Llarga Beach in Salou on Tuesday evening.
The pair, from Birmingham, were on holiday with their mother and father, with the latter also having to be rescued by emergency services after trying to save his children.The pair, from Birmingham, were on holiday with their mother and father, with the latter also having to be rescued by emergency services after trying to save his children.
A GoFundMe page by relatives to cover the cost of bringing their bodies back to the UK had raised more than £30,000 on Friday.A GoFundMe page by relatives to cover the cost of bringing their bodies back to the UK had raised more than £30,000 on Friday.
Family members said the two children went for a swim with their father, Ricardo Parris, a a construction worker, on Tuesday, when they got into trouble in strong currents. Family members said the two children went for a swim with their father Ricardo Parris, a construction worker, on Tuesday, when they got into trouble in strong currents.
Hotel staff noticed the trio struggling and alerted the emergency services, who pulled Mr Parris out of the water unconscious, but alive.Hotel staff noticed the trio struggling and alerted the emergency services, who pulled Mr Parris out of the water unconscious, but alive.
He had since been released from hospital after suffering a concussion, the family added.He had since been released from hospital after suffering a concussion, the family added.
He was waiting with the children's mother and his partner, Shanice Del-Brocco, at the hotel where they were staying for the children's bodies to be repatriated.He was waiting with the children's mother and his partner, Shanice Del-Brocco, at the hotel where they were staying for the children's bodies to be repatriated.
The pair were affectionately nicknamed as Jubs and Maya, according to their familyThe pair were affectionately nicknamed as Jubs and Maya, according to their family
Kayla Jasvinder Del-Brocco, the children's aunt, said she said she had spoken to their parents who are "trying to keep it together". Kayla Jasvinder Del-Brocco, the children's aunt, said she had spoken to their parents who were "trying to keep it together".
"They've trying to stay strong and are telling everyone not to worry so as not to burden them," she said. "They're trying to stay strong and are telling everyone not to worry so as not to burden them," she said.
"They're obviously very numb but they're trying to keep things as normal as possible for their little ones.""They're obviously very numb but they're trying to keep things as normal as possible for their little ones."
The couple have four younger children and they have been told of the deaths of their siblings, Ms Del-Brocco said.The couple have four younger children and they have been told of the deaths of their siblings, Ms Del-Brocco said.
She added she was amazed by the "overwhelming" support from the public, which had moved the family to tears.She added she was amazed by the "overwhelming" support from the public, which had moved the family to tears.
"The family will forever be grateful for the shared blessing," she said."The family will forever be grateful for the shared blessing," she said.
"It's unfathomable but it shows people do care.""It's unfathomable but it shows people do care."
The fundraising page, set up by cousin Holly Marquis-Johnson, said nothing could have prepared their "heartbroken" parents for losing two children.The fundraising page, set up by cousin Holly Marquis-Johnson, said nothing could have prepared their "heartbroken" parents for losing two children.
The pair were affectionately nicknamed as Maya and Jubs.The pair were affectionately nicknamed as Maya and Jubs.
"Maya was intelligent, thoughtful and growing into a strong, young woman," Ms Marquis-Johnson wrote."Maya was intelligent, thoughtful and growing into a strong, young woman," Ms Marquis-Johnson wrote.
"Ricardo Junior was playful, kind and always smiling. They brought so much love, laughter and energy into the lives of everyone around them."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 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."
The children died after entering the water at Llarga beach in SalouThe children died after entering the water at Llarga beach in Salou
Paulette Hamilton MP, who represents Erdington, where the family is from, said all residents in the area "felt the tragic loss".Paulette Hamilton MP, who represents Erdington, where the family is from, said all residents in the area "felt the tragic loss".
"I was shocked and saddened to hear the awful news about Ricardo and Ameiya," Hamilton said."I was shocked and saddened to hear the awful news about Ricardo and Ameiya," Hamilton said.
"My deepest thoughts and prayers are with their family and loved ones during this unimaginably difficult time."My deepest thoughts and prayers are with their family and loved ones during this unimaginably difficult time.
"If the family needs anything, please reach out to me and I'll do as much as I can as the local MP.""If the family needs anything, please reach out to me and I'll do as much as I can as the local MP."
Spanish officials said lifeguards on the beach had finished their shifts by the time an emergency call was received at about 21:00 CEST.Spanish officials said lifeguards on the beach had finished their shifts by the time an emergency call was received at about 21:00 CEST.
Police chief José Luis Gargallo said authorities would "review everything" and take steps to prevent any similar future incidents.Police chief José Luis Gargallo said authorities would "review everything" and take steps to prevent any similar future incidents.
A spokesperson for the Foreign Office said: "We are supporting the family of two British children who have died in Spain and are in contact with the local authorities."A spokesperson for the Foreign Office said: "We are supporting the family of two British children who have died in Spain and are in contact with the local authorities."
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