Korat: Cousins Drown Together While Playing in Water

Picture of scene from responders.

In a tragic turn of events, a 6-year-old boy and his 10-year-old cousin drowned while playing in a canal in Nakhon Ratchasima province. The heartbreaking incident occurred on the 7th December, in the district of Sung Sang, leaving both families devastated by the loss of two young lives.

According to reports, the victims, a 6-year-old boy studying in K3 and a 10-year-old girl in P4, had been playing near the canal when the accident occurred. The two children were close cousins and often spent time together. 

Their families had grown concerned after the children had not returned by16.00. They began searching for them and eventually discovered their bicycles parked by the canal, with some clothing and shoes left nearby.

In a desperate attempt to find the children, relatives and villagers began searching the canal. After about 30 minutes, the bodies of both children were located and retrieved from the water. Emergency responders confirmed that both children had tragically passed away.

The families, who reside in the same village, have set up a joint funeral service for the two children at a local temple, as they were close relatives and lived in the same community. This heartbreaking incident has shocked the village, as the loss of these young lives has left a profound impact on everyone who knew them.

Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident.

-- 2024-12-09