Hopes fade for missing young woman in Kampot

Hopes are fading as authorities search for a 4th day for a young woman who was swept away when a torrential flood engulfed her campsite – killing one of her companions. Major General Mao Chanthurith, who is leading the search operation, stated: “The search continued on the third day from morning until evening. We have not found the missing woman.”

Although not yet found, the joint police force has not abandoned the operation The tragedy happened when floodwaters from O’Mal waterfall adjacent to their campsite washed away tents early Saturday morning near Mak Brang commune, Toek Chhou district in Kampot province.

The missing woman has been named as Phorn Srey Khouch, 19.

The deceased woman was identified as Ken Srey Ratna, 19, from Svay Khom village, Bati district in Takeo province. Two men in the group of four campers survived the floodwaters, Song Tim Thon, 23, and and Seiha, 22. All four victims were friends who came from Svay Khom village. Authorities have encountered some difficulties in this operation because the location is a mountainous area with waterfalls.

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