Oliwia’s parents thank PM for ‘compassion’ after tragic incident at Ċirkewwa
13-year-old Polish girl died in January after being swept out to sea by a freak wave
The parents of Oliwia Wojnowska, the 13-year-old Polish girl who tragically died in Ċirkewwa in January, have thanked the prime minister and his team for his “compassion and decisive action”.
In a letter addressed to Robert Abela, Oliwia's parents Barbara and Konrad Wojnowscy said they were "deeply thankful for your support and for the help provided by you and your team."
"We truly appreciate your understanding, your willingness to help, and your dedication to ensuring no family faces this alone. Thank you once again for your care and leadership,” they added.
Wojnowska died after being swept out to sea at Ċirkewwa by a freak wave.
The girl was standing on the pavement behind railings watching the rough sea when a large wave swept her away.
The water pinned the father, 49, and his son, 17, against a wall as the girl was swept away. The father sustained injuries trying to grab his daughter.
Your compassion and decisive action have been a beacon of strength when everything felt dark- Wojnowska's parents
The Civil Protection Department immediately kicked off a search for the girl that lasted two days, when the girl’s body was finally recovered.
The family were on holiday in Malta, staying at the Paradise Bay Hotel in Ċirkewwa, a stone’s throw away from where Wojnowska was swept away.
In the letter, Wojnowska’s mother and father said they received a lot of support following this “unimaginably difficult time after the loss of our child”.
“Your compassion and decisive action have been a beacon of strength when everything felt dark,” they said.