How did Hajra and Haleema Zahid die?

Hajra and Haleema Zahid tragically drowned at a beauty spot in Snowdonia after entering the water while fully clothed, despite not being able to swim.

What were the circumstances of the sisters' deaths in Snowdonia?

The sisters separated from their group for privacy and entered the cold water of the Afon Cwm Llan river. Their deaths were ruled accidental, possibly due to slippery rocks.

When did the tragic drowning incident occur in Snowdonia?

The incident occurred on June 11, 2025, at a popular beauty spot in Snowdonia, Gwynedd.

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Sisters Drown at Viral Beauty Spot After Separating

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Summary

Two sisters drowned at a popular beauty spot after separating from their group.
Neither sister could swim but entered the water fully clothed.
The coroner ruled their deaths accidental, possibly due to slippery rocks.

Sisters Drown at Viral Beauty Spot After Separating

Two sisters, Hajra Zahid, 29, and Haleema Zahid, 25, lost their lives at a popular beauty spot in Snowdonia on June 11, 2025, after becoming separated from their companions. The women, who were students at the University of Chester, had traveled to the Afon Cwm Llan river pools.

An inquest heard that neither Hajra nor Haleema knew how to swim. They entered the water, which was described as extremely cold despite a very hot day, while fully clothed. Their friends raised the alarm when they could not locate them.