A three-year-old girl has been found dead after drowning in a stream, in Amnat Charoen, following a tragic incident in which her mother also lost her life while attempting to rescue her. The discovery on 22 March 2026 brought a devastating end to search efforts, leaving the child’s father overcome with grief as he held his daughter’s body.
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The incident began when the child fell into a flowing creek. Her mother, who reportedly could not swim, jumped in to save her but was overwhelmed by the current and both disappeared beneath the water. Authorities were initially able to recover the mother’s body, while the child remained missing.
By the morning of 22 March, villagers had gathered to assist in the search for the young girl. Her body was eventually found in the same area where her mother had been discovered, confirming the worst fears of the family and community. The recovery marked the end of an intense search effort carried out by locals and officials.
Witnesses described an emotional scene as the father rushed to receive his daughter’s body. He reportedly collapsed in grief, embracing her lifeless form in a moment that deeply affected those present, including villagers who had joined the search.
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Police from Chanuman Police Station, along with a duty doctor from Chanuman Hospital, conducted a preliminary examination of the child’s body. Authorities have since released the body to the family to proceed with funeral rites.
Amarin reported that the incident has drawn attention to the dangers of waterways, particularly for those unable to swim, and the risks involved in rescue attempts without proper safety measures. Similar drowning cases have recently been reported, underscoring ongoing concerns about water safety in local
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Adapted by ASEAN Now Amarin 23 Mar 2026