Bournemouth beach incident victim, 17, was talented young chef Joe Abbess

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A 17-year-old boy who died after getting into difficulty in the water off Bournemouth beach this week has been described by his family as a “fabulous young man” and “a wonderful son and brother”. He was a wonderful son and brother who is sadly missed.” Their statement, issued through Dorset Police, went on: “His family and friends will always love him and we are incredibly proud of the fabulous young man he was. “He was enjoying a day at the beach on Wednesday and we would like to thank his friends and all of the emergency services who helped him, when this tragedy unfolded.” open image in gallery Family and friends have paid tribute to Sunnah Khan A relative of the 12-year-old girl has also paid tribute to her, saying the family will remember her “every day for the rest of our lives”. “There are no words to describe the hole she has left in all of our hearts but we will remember her every day for the rest of our lives.” open image in gallery Air ambulances landed on the beach Two teenagers have been hailed as heroes after they helped bring a man struggling in the water to safety.