Boy Dies Trying to Rescue Sister From Nan River
A 10-year-old boy drowned in Nan River while attempting to rescue his 8-year-old sister in Phichit province on July 29; his body was recovered the following day and search efforts for the girl continue.
Police in Mueang Phichit district received a report on July 30 at 11:00 a.m. of a child's body found in the Nan River near Wat Wang Madeuea in Tha Lo subdistrict. Rescue workers recovered the body of a 10-year-old fourth-grader on the riverbank as relatives and onlookers gathered in distress.
According to investigation, the day before, the boy and his 8-year-old sister had been playing with three to four friends along the riverbank. Around 2:00 p.m., the girl went into the water to wash off mud and sand but slipped and began struggling in the river. Her older brother saw her fall in and jumped in to help, but he could not swim and both children went under. Another girl who witnessed the incident attempted a rescue but was unable to help either. She managed to get back to shore and ran to call for villagers, but both siblings had already disappeared.
Authorities have since recovered the boy's body. Search efforts for the girl are ongoing.
