Brianna Blanton, 19
After an intense term studying for my final year at school, my family and I thought there was no better way to celebrate than spending a lovely summer’s day by the sea.
‘Come on guys, let’s go for a swim!’ I called to my family from across the beach.
I was with my mum Jennifer, my dad Chase, sister Kenzie, 20, brother Colton, eight, as well as my grandad Todd.
Following a dip in the sea and a cheeky ice cream, Dad suggested we grab dinner in a waterside restaurant.
‘My treat,’ he said with a smile.
Things quickly turned sour when I started to feel nauseous after just one bite of