The Hereford boy who died after going into the sea in Skegness has been named locally as Kacper Biela.
We have opened a book of condolences so people can pay tribute to the 13-year-old youngster. Rest in peace, Kacper.
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Justyna Lebiest, a friend of the family, said the 13-year-old football-loving boy died on Saturday while on a family holiday in the Lincolnshire seaside town.
Police, paramedics, the RNLI and Coastguard were all involved in the five-hour search to try and find the teenager, who played football for Hereford Pegasus.
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A fundraising page has also been set up to help the family pay to fly Kacper to Poland.
Use the link below to share your condolences and pay tribute to Kacper.
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Tribute to Kacper
"The Hereford boy who died after going into the sea in Skegness has been named locally as Kacper Biela. Please leave your tributes here."
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My tribute to KacperDear kacper, although I never met you, I was at the beach the time you were swept away, after a kind gentleman alerted everyone and asked for help although I'm disabled, I ran to the sea and jumped in to try and find you unfortunately I couldn't get to you as you were too far and I nearly got pulled under too. My heart is breaking for your family and I'm sorry I couldn't save you. May you fly high and be happy wherever u may be. R.i.p beautiful boy. Xxx
My tribute to KacperFly high little angel. It was an honour to have known you and watch you play. What a wonderful soul and true sportsman. Keep playing and keep smiling. My deepest sympathies to your family and friends. You will be dearly missed. Gone too soon R.I.P Kacper
My tribute to KacperRIP, little fella. So young, such a tragedy. My heart goes out to the family
My tribute to KacperRIP, young Kacper. You shall be wrapped up in the wings of angels, then fly high, beautiful boy 💙
My tribute to KacperWobec tak ogromnego ciosu, który na Was spadł, niełatwo znaleźć słowa otuchy. Można jedynie życzyć Wam sił do zniesienia tego bólu, który tylko czas może złagodzić. Proszę przyjmijcie wyrazy najszczerszego współczucia i głębokiego żalu 😥
My tribute to KacperThinking of family and friends at this sad time. R.I.P Kacper
My tribute to KacperWyrazy współczucia dla rodziny
My tribute to KacperUsed to work with EWA. Very pleasant. What a tragedy. My deepest sympathy to the family of this young talented boy.
My tribute to KacperSo so tragic. A lovely well mannered boy and fantastic all round sportsman. RIP Kacper
My tribute to KacperRIP, Kacper, Taken too soon.
My tribute to KacperAbsolutely heartbreaking, my heart goes out to all his family and his friends are doing their best to support each other. Sleep tight young man 💙 xx
My tribute to KacperRIP Kacper ❤❤💙💙 accept condolences. and condolences to the whole family. sleep, angel, calmly😇😇🙏🙏
My tribute to KacperDevastating news . Thinking of Kacpers family at this sad time
My tribute to KacperAbsolutely heartbreaking 💔 I didn’t know you but was at Butlins resort when it happened. My thoughts are with your family and friends. God bless you, rest easy.
My tribute to KacperWe were in skeg when this happened my heart is absolutely broken for his family and friends my son is the same age! RIP young man
My tribute to KacperI don't know you personally but you are one of our own in our city. Sending love and thoughts to your family at this awful time.
My tribute to KacperThoughts are with the family and friends of this sweet boy. My heart truly breaks as we sadly lose another angel. Sleep tight 😪
My tribute to KacperSending love and thoughts at such a tragic time. This news has hit the community hard. You will forever be in our hearts.
My tribute to KacperWe are devastated to hear this awful news. Our family were at Skegness beach this day. Our hearts go out to Kacper's loved ones during this terrible time. We will keep all family and friends in our thoughts and prayers. A young boy taken too soon. May he rest in peace.
My tribute to KacperWyrazy współczucia dla rodziny Kacpra 😭😭😭
My tribute to KacperRIP, Kacper, loving young man. My thoughts are with your family.
My tribute to KacperPlease accept our deepest condolences.
My tribute to KacperRIP, Kacper. Always in our thoughts 🕯️🕯️
Tribute to Kacper
The Hereford boy who died after going into the sea in Skegness has been named locally as Kacper Biela. Please leave your tributes here.
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