A CORONER has described the death of two local women, who drowned while on a girls' holiday in Spain, as "an awful tragedy."
Tracey Aston, from Smith's Wood, had been enjoying herself with friends on a beach in Catalonia when she fell over in the water.
Birmingham Coroner's Court heard that the 32-year-old had been unable to judge how rough the sea was in that part of the bay.
Another of the party, Lisa Coggins, 35, of Shard End, had attempted to save her, but also got into difficulties.
Lifeguards were called to the shore and desperate efforts made to rescue the pair.
Following the events, which happened on October 1 last year, Coroner Louise Hunt today recorded a verdict of accidental death.
Speaking after the inquest, Tracey's mum Tina Tysall said that the tragedy could have been prevented if warning flags had been put in place at the popular resort.
"Two young lives would not have been lost had there been basic safety procedures in place," she said.
"What started as a playful run on the beach, taking photos, creating memories of their time together ended in a terrible, devastating tragedy.
"This heart-breaking tragedy has resulted in two very young boys losing their mum, their world."
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