13 Year Old Boy on Scout Camp Found Drowned After Two Days Missing

[Jonathan Fairfield]

13 Year Old Boy on Scout Camp Found Drowned After Two Days Missing
by CityNews

 

CityNews – The body of a 13 year old boy who went missing during a scout camp has been found in a pond, suspected to have drowned.

 

The boy went missing from a local scout camp at Pitimathuphum dhamma retreat, Ban Panggong, Mae On, Chiang Mai on January 19. As soon as the camp staff realised he was missing, police were called and a search party organised.

 

Full story: http://www.chiangmaicitylife.com/news/13-year-old-boy-on-scout-camp-found-drowned-after-two-days-missing/

 

 

-- © Copyright Chiang City News 2017-01-24

[bheard]

Sad, but unfortunately only one of the 7 children who drown each day in Thailand.

 

The six others didn't make it to the news.

 

http://swimsafe.org/drowning/drowning-data/

[FitnessHealthTravel]

2 hours ago, bheard said:

Sad, but unfortunately only one of the 7 children who drown each day in Thailand.

 

The six others didn't make it to the news.

 

http://swimsafe.org/drowning/drowning-data/

They are staggering stats, really sad and unnecessary. However being a surfer and a swimmer I know how fast it can happen.  It's very sad.

[user82374298374]

One of the most basic forms of safety for children is to teach them to swim when they're young - even if they don't enjoy it recreationally, they'll at least have a chance if they're unexpectedly dumped into the water.