Parents' Heartbreak as Teens Die in Holiday Park Carbon Monoxide Tragedy
The devastated parents of two teenagers found dead at a holiday park in Bridlington have issued heartbreaking tributes, urging others to cherish their children. Cherish Bean, aged 15, and her boyfriend Ethan Slater, 17, were discovered deceased at Little Eden Holiday Park on Wednesday, February 18, in a case that has left their families shattered.
Mother's Plea to "Hug Your Children"
Cherish's mother shared an emotional message, describing her daughter as her "perfect girl" and "angel," while emphasizing that she will never recover from the loss. "My girl, my world, my love, my everything. My perfect girl, my angel, has left this world and we are broken as a family," she said. "I am broken as a mother, and I will never ever be the same again."
She recounted that the family was on holiday creating memories, only to have their lives torn apart. "We have had the best life together and it has been ripped from under us. There are no words, I am shattered and will never recover," she added, concluding with a poignant plea: "Hug your children tonight you do not know how lucky you are."
Police Investigation and Suspected Cause
Humberside Police are conducting a highly complex investigation into the deaths, with initial suspicions pointing to carbon monoxide poisoning as the likely cause. The force has confirmed that three men have been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter in connection with the case. The couple, both from Sheffield, were found at the holiday park, sparking a widespread inquiry.
Tributes to Ethan Slater
Ethan's mother paid tribute to her son, calling him "the most beautiful young man to walk the earth." She highlighted his generous, loving, and kind nature, noting that he was a strong family man who cared deeply for his loved ones. "His smile was contagious, and he could light up any room he walked into," she said. "Ethan, you will always be remembered for the amazing young man you were, and the one you were destined to be."
She also spoke fondly of Cherish, describing her as "the apple of Ethan’s eye" and a beautiful, elegant girl who made him happy. "We know you will keep each other young and safe. Look after each other. Rest in peace," she added.
Father's Grief and Community Impact
Ethan's father expressed his profound sorrow, stating, "I am a broken man without you, son. I will love you eternally, my boy. You were taken way too soon from me. Love you always." The tragedy has resonated deeply within the community, highlighting the sudden and devastating loss of two young lives.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the deaths, with carbon monoxide poisoning under scrutiny as a key factor in this heartbreaking incident.
