The body of a 2-year-old boy who fell into the Nha Le canal has been found.
(Baonghean.vn) - After 16 hours of searching, rescue forces and local authorities have found the body of a boy who fell into the Nha Le canal section passing through Hung Tay commune, Hung Nguyen district.
On the afternoon of August 12th, information from the leaders of Hung Tay commune People's Committee, Hung Nguyen district, indicated that the local authorities and the family had completed the burial procedures for the boy who fell into the Nha Le canal and went missing.
Earlier, at around 4 PM on August 11th, two-year-old LMA and her five-year-old brother went to play by the Nha Le canal, specifically the section flowing through Nam Ke Gai hamlet, Hung Tay commune.
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The section of the canal where the child is believed to have fallen and disappeared. Photo: Thuy Chi |
There was a fig tree in this area, and little A. often came here with her mother 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 report, the Nghe An River Fire and Rescue Police Team mobilized vehicles and 8 officers and soldiers to quickly arrive at the scene and begin searching for the victim.
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Neighbors came to offer condolences to the family of little A. Photo: Nam Phuc |
At this time, the canal water was flowing rapidly due to recent heavy rain and darkness, making it difficult for the search team.
It wasn't until after 6:00 AM on August 12th that rescue forces found the body of child A.




