Father of drowned girl tells of family's agony (opens original article in a new tab)

A father describes his family's grief after his 13-year-old daughter drowned in a river in North Yorkshire, with the family now advocating for safety measures and fundraising in her memory.

• Father of 13-year-old Palwasha Akbar describes family's agony after her drowning in River Wharfe
• Palwasha died on 31 May while playing in the river with her sister and cousin, despite rescue efforts
• Family is fundraising for charitable causes and advocating for safety measures like life jackets and fences