Found the body of a child swept away by water on the Nam Mo River
(Baonghean.vn) - On the evening of June 21, search forces found the body of a child living in Xop Phe village, Muong Tip commune, Ky Son district, who was swept away by water while swimming in the Nam Mo river.
The child’s body was found in Xop Kham village, Muong Tip commune, Ky Son district, about 7km east of where he was swept away. Searchers brought the body back to his family to bury him according to local customs.
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Nam Mo River where the incident occurred. Photo: Anh Bach |
As previously reported, while swimming in the Nam Mo River with friends, NTKO, born in 2015, residing in Xop Phe village, was swept away by the water.
After receiving the news, Muong Ai Border Guard Station immediately sent a force of 12 officers and soldiers to coordinate with local authorities and the family to search along the Nam Mo River, where the child was bathing.
It is known that KO is the eldest child, has a younger sister, parents are farmers, family circumstances are difficult.