3-year-old boy died after falling into a sewer while playing in the rain: video of the event

On the afternoon of December 24, a tragic incident shocked the residents of Surabaya, Indonesia. A boy of approximately 3 years old accidentally fell into a sewer while playing in the rain with his brothers.

The incident was recorded on a video where the minors are seen playing. At one point, one of them approached a culvert and was swept away and submerged by the strong current in a matter of seconds.

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This devastating event spread quickly through social networks. In the images, you can see how the boy followed his sister when she approached a puddle and, after taking a step, fell into an open sewer.

Apparently, the youngest lost his balance and, due to the strong current, none of his brothers could save him. Despite the desperation of his brothers when they saw that the boy was swept away by the intense rains, they could not do anything to prevent it.

After the event, local authorities carried out an exhaustive search operation to locate the minor’s body. However, so far, the police have not provided results.

The search work continues, while the victim’s relatives wait for the child’s body to be found.

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After the incident, both the authorities and the community have done a call to attention about caution and care for children during heavy rains.

It is essential that adults maintain constant supervision of children, preventing them from playing near bodies of water or in areas prone to flooding. Additionally, it is important to educate them about the dangers posed by strong currents.

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