Heartbreaking News: A young couple’s holiday turned into tragedy at Little Eden Holiday Park in Bridlington last month. Cherish Bean, 15, and Ethan Slater, 17, both from Sheffield, were found dead in their lodge, and authorities suspect carbon monoxide poisoning as the cause.
This devastating event unfolded during what was meant to be a joyful family getaway. The inquest at Hull Coroner’s Court revealed that the teens were healthy and spending time with family on February 17. Later that evening, Cherish moved from the family cabin to a smaller lodge, called the “Mancave,” with Ethan. She returned to the main cabin with a headache, took Calpol, and later texted her mum to say goodnight, expressing her love before tragedy struck.
Authorities have taken serious action, with four people linked to the holiday park’s management and maintenance arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter. They’ve been interviewed and released on bail, as the investigation intensifies. Detective Chief Inspector Ben Robinson confirmed suspicions of carbon monoxide poisoning and has been working closely with specialists and agencies.
The inquest awaits a complete forensic examination to officially determine the cause of death. Meanwhile, the Health and Safety Executive and the National Crime Agency are involved to ensure an exhaustive investigation.
Cherish’s mum shared a poignant message, expressing her heartbreak and how her world has changed forever without her ‘perfect girl.’ Our thoughts are with the families of Cherish and Ethan during this unimaginable time. 💔
Stay safe, folks. Make sure your holiday homes and cabins have working carbon monoxide detectors. Let’s prevent such tragedies from striking again.