Sunday, March 16, 2025 -Two boys, aged 16 and 12, have drowned in separate rivers in Delta State.
The 16-year-old, identified as Sylvester, reportedly drowned in a river
in Owhelogbo community in Isoko North Local Government Area of the state on
Wednesday.
The 12-year-old’s drowning incident occurred on Saturday, March 15, in
Ugbolokposo community, Isoko South LGA though details remained sketchy at press
time.
Eyewitnesses said Sylvester had gone swimming with friends when he was
suddenly pulled under the water.
One of his friends, who raised the alarm, said efforts to save him
proved abortive, prompting him to rush to the community for help.
Despite frantic rescue efforts, Sylvester’s lifeless body only
resurfaced around 9 pm.
His friends, who insisted he was a good swimmer, expressed shock over
the tragic incident, noting that they had entered the river several times
without issues.
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