A couple has shared their account of attempting to save a mother and her daughter who drowned off a beach in Essex, England. The pair told the BBC they tried desperately to reach the two after seeing them in distress in the water. 'I just wanted them to survive,' one of them said, recalling the moment they spotted the struggling figures. Despite their efforts, both the mother and daughter did not survive. The incident occurred at an unnamed beach in Essex, a county on England’s eastern coast known for its seaside resorts and tidal waters. Local authorities have not released further details about the victims or circumstances. Beach safety experts often warn that tides and currents can be unpredictable along the Essex coast, especially at unsupervised beaches. The couple, who have not been identified, expressed their sorrow over the outcome. Emergency services responded to the scene, but by the time help arrived, it was too late. An investigation into the drowning is expected to follow. The tragedy has prompted renewed calls for caution among beachgoers in the area.