Overview
- Seven-year-old Inaayah Makda from Blackburn disappeared on Wednesday after a wave swept her from coastal rocks near Casablanca while relatives who were also pulled into the water made it back to shore.
- Blackburn MP Adnan Hussain reported that search operations continue but have been hindered by a storm affecting sea and air conditions.
- The MP said the Moroccan ambassador offered assurances of full assistance, with a request lodged for a dedicated police liaison to support the family on the ground.
- Casablanca’s governor has confirmed Moroccan Civil Protection is conducting searches and communicating developments to UK officials, according to the MP.
- A community fundraiser has surpassed £50,000 to cover private search costs, including boat hire, aerial support and translation services, as the family deploys additional resources.