Body of 2-year-old boy found fallen into Nha Le canal
(Baonghean.vn) - After 16 hours of searching, rescue forces and local authorities found the body of a boy who fell into Nha Le canal, passing through Hung Tay commune, Hung Nguyen district.
On the afternoon of August 12, information from the leader of the People's Committee of Hung Tay commune, Hung Nguyen district said that the local government and family had completed burial procedures for the missing boy who fell into Nha Le canal.
Before that, at around 4:00 p.m. on August 11, LMA (2 years old) and her 5-year-old brother went to the bank of Nha Le canal, which flows through Nam Ke Gai hamlet, Hung Tay commune, to play.
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The canal where the child is said to have fallen and gone missing. Photo: Thuy Chi |
There was a fig tree in this area. Little A. often followed her mother here to play and pick figs to eat. While playing, little A. unfortunately fell into the canal and was swept away by the water.
Upon receiving the news, the Fire Prevention, Fire Fighting and Rescue Police Team on Nghe An River mobilized vehicles and 8 officers and soldiers to quickly arrive at the scene to search for the victim.
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Neighbors came to offer condolences to baby A's family. Photo: Nam Phuc |
At this time, the canal water was flowing rapidly due to heavy rain and darkness, making it difficult for the search team.
It was not until 6am on August 12 that rescuers found baby A's body./.