The father of a seven-year-old British girl who was swept out to sea in Morocco has issued a heartbreaking plea for specialist assistance to help locate his daughter, after official search efforts were terminated by local authorities.
Family's Desperate Search Continues After Official Operation Ends
Inaayah Makda, from Blackburn in Lancashire, was sitting with her parents on rocks at Lala Maryem Beach in Casablanca when a large wave struck them unexpectedly on January 28. The incident occurred during the first evening of what was supposed to be a week-long family holiday.
Zubair Makda, Inaayah's father, revealed that the Moroccan authorities called off the search at the end of February, after weeks of efforts that were frequently hampered by adverse weather conditions. No trace of the young girl has been found since the tragic event.
Father's Emotional Appeal for Expert Assistance
In a post on the Blackburn Muslim Group Facebook page, Zubair Makda described the harrowing moment when the wave hit. "My daughter went missing at Lala Maryem Beach Casablanca in Morocco on the 28th January and she is still missing at sea after getting swept into the sea by an unexpected large wave," he wrote. "I was also swept in and had somehow managed to come to shore safely."
He provided further details about the nature of the incident, explaining: "We were struck from behind by a sneaker wave and got caught up in a rip tide with little time to react. The Moroccan authorities have been unable to find her after weeks of searches and have called off the search. We now need further expertise to help find her."
Call for Sea Drift Modelling Specialists
The family is now seeking specialized knowledge to aid their ongoing private search efforts. Zubair Makda specifically appealed for contacts with expertise in sea drift modelling, which could help identify potential search areas based on ocean currents and patterns.
"If anyone has any contacts who are aware of how the sea works in that area and have expertise in sea drift modelling this would be a great benefit to us to identify search areas," he stated in his public appeal.
Devastating Impact on Blackburn Family
Zubair and his wife Tasneem Makda have described the disappearance of their only child as "devastating." The family characterizes Inaayah as a "bright and gentle little girl" whose absence has created "the most painful and unimaginable time of our lives."
The incident serves as a tragic reminder of the dangers posed by unexpected coastal conditions, even during what should have been a joyful family vacation. The Makda family's determination to continue searching despite official conclusions highlights their unwavering hope for answers regarding their daughter's whereabouts.
