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Daily Mail
28-05-2025
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- Daily Mail
Michelle Dewberry reveals terrifying moment when she dived fully-clothed into holiday pool to save her four-year-old boy - after lad drowns in Tenerife
TV Presenter Michelle Dewberry has revealed the terrifying moment she dived into a holiday pool to save her four-year-old son after he went under with 'fear in his eyes'. In a lengthy social media post, Ms Dewberry recalled the traumatic events in the aftermath of the tragic death of a Northern Irish boy of the same age. The media personality and GB News host, said her heart was 'breaking' for the 'poor family' of Edward James Watson Massey, from Co Down, who was found unresponsive on Thursday, May 22 in a pool in San Miguel de Abona. Ms Dewberry said today: 'I have a little boy who is also four. I don't usually share personal stuff about him, but this is important… 'A few weeks ago, we too were on holiday & my boy was in the pool. He was fully supervised by us, but one of his toys drifted out and he instinctively went to collect it. 'Unbeknownst to me, the pool depth changed steeply and my boy lost his footing. He immediately became submerged. 'I will never ever forget the fear in his eyes as he went under, unable to do anything else.' The 49-year-old then recounted how she jumped fully-clothed into the water to 'grab' her child with her dress becoming 'instantly filled with water' which 'dragged' her back. She said two lifeguards had come to help her too and that fortunately she managed to pull her son out in time. But Ms Dewberry added she would 'never forget the terror in his eyes and the fear in my heart'. Four-year-old Edward James Watson Massey leaves behind his parents Richard and Joanne and sister Victoria. Paying tribute, they said there lives would 'never be the same without him'. Emergency services rushed to José Miguel Galván Bello Avenue shortly before 5pm local time following reports of a child in cardiac arrest. Several hotel guests, including individuals who identified themselves as doctors, reportedly joined the rescue efforts in a desperate attempt to revive him. It's understood a nurse from the Canary Islands Emergency Service (SUC) provided CPR instructions over the phone while medics scrambled to locate a defibrillator Two advanced life support ambulances and a medical helicopter were sent to the scene. My heart breaks for this poor family💔 When I read this, I honestly thought 'there but for the grace of god go I'. I have a little boy who is also 4. I don't usually share personal stuff about him, but this is important… A few weeks ago, we too were on holiday & my boy was… — Michelle Dewberry (@MichelleDewbs) May 28, 2025 Despite the best efforts of paramedics, who carried out advanced resuscitation procedures, young Edward could not be saved. Reflecting on the events, Ms Deweberry said: 'As we come into holiday season, I beg all parents never to take their eyes off their children when they are in the water. 'I speak from experience now when I tell you these tragedies can literally happen in seconds. 'It's quicker than you would ever imagine. None of us deserve to go home without our babies and I send all of my love and best wishes to this family. 'I can't imagine what they must be going through right now. Truly devastating.'
The Sun
27-05-2025
- General
- The Sun
‘Heaven gains little angel' after ‘precious' boy, 4, dies in swimming pool incident on holiday in Spain as tributes paid
A "PRECIOUS" four-year-old boy who died on holiday is set to be laid to rest. Edward James Watson Massey passed away following an incident at a swimming pool in Tenerife, Spain, just before 5pm local time on Thursday, May 22. The child, from the Seaforde area in Co Down, died in the devastating accident in San Miguel de Abona, on the southern coast of the largest of the Canary Islands. Spanish TV channel Telecinco reported the lad had to be rescued from a hotel pool by a lifeguard, but had gone into cardiac arrest. Emergency services were despatched and a nurse gave instructions over the phone on how to find a defibrillator in the area. First responders and people who identified themselves as doctors carried out resuscitation manoeuvres. Despite ambulances and a medical helicopter being deployed to the scene, the boy passed away. Edward's funeral notice reads: "Precious son of Richard and Joanne. Loving brother and best friend of Victoria. "Funeral arrangements to follow. "Edward will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by all his friends and family circle. "'He will be cherished in our hearts forever. Our lives will never be the same without him.'" One person online said Edward was a "a bubbly little boy whom his wee class mates at Cubs will really miss". 'BUBBLY LITTLE BOY' They added: "Heaven has gained a beautiful wee soul. "Praying for Richard, Joanne, little Victoria and the wider Massey and Watson families as you come to terms with this unimaginable pain of loss." Another said: "Heartbreaking, devastating news. My thoughts and prayers are with dear Joanne, Richard and darling wee Victoria and extended Watson and Massey families. Sincere condolences for this precious beautiful little boy." Someone else said: "So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers with the whole family during this devastating time. His little classmates in preschool will miss him so much." Another person added: "Deepest sympathy and condolences to the entire family at this very sad and difficult time. My thoughts are with Joanne, Richard and little Victoria. Heaven's gained the most precious little angel."
