Mum sent teen son sweet text message at exactly same time as he was caught in deadly current before drowning

Vanessa Abbess experienced a heart-wrenching moment when she sent her son Sam a text message just as he was caught in a deadly rip current, leading to his tragic drowning during the 2023 half term holidays. This devastating event has now inspired her to support the Mirror's "Save Lives for Sam" campaign, aiming to prevent other families from enduring similar heartbreak. The campaign emphasizes the dangers of rip currents and promotes lifesaving measures, showing how one family's tragedy can lead to widespread safety improvements.