Floral tributes have been thrown into a canal where a young couple died in the West Midlands.
The pair, named locally as Sara Rylance, 17, and Fayz Uddin, 18, were pulled from the water near Brasshouse Road in Smethwick, on Wednesday night by emergency services. They were taken to hospital where they were later pronounced dead.
At the scene of the incident, Yasmin, 17, wept as she spoke of her shock at the news of the pair's death.
She said: "Fayz was just the most amazing guy and Sara was the strongest and most determined girl. I had known Fayz since we were in Year Six at school together and I can't believe he has gone, I am still in shock.
"They were a couple but obviously because of the general circumstances and different backgrounds they kept it quiet. Because of his family they couldn't really say much but they really did like each other, I knew that."
Tributes were also left on social networking website Facebook.
One friend wrote: "Your death was so sudden. We are so proud of you for trying to save the one you love, It takes great strength and courage. Well done baby girl. We all love and miss you so much. Your a great girl and wont be forgotten any time soon. Love you? ."
Fayz did a one-year course in IT and business at Halesowen College last year.
The college paid its respects to the former student and his family, with principal Keith Bate saying: "I extend my deepest sympathies to both families after this tragedy."
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Police, who refused to confirm the names of the teenagers, said: "Police are trying to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and we are investigating the sequence of events which led up to the deaths. However, at this stage it is looking like a tragic accident."
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