Today, on August 22, a tragic incident occurred in a canal near the Seoul Mun recreation park in the capital. A 17-year-old boy, born in 2008, fell into the water, and currently emergency services are conducting searches to rescue him.
According to reports, the young boy entered the “Borijar” canal to retrieve a hat that had fallen in and was swept away by the current. The incident developed rapidly and alarmed those nearby. Rescue operations on the canal were immediately initiated, with the Emergency Ministry and the local rescue team taking action.
Residents and tourists express deep regret over this incident and sympathy for the young boy’s family. According to rescuers, the canal water had a strong and dangerous current, making prevention of this incident difficult.
At present, search operations are continuing throughout the day. Experts emphasize the need to strengthen precautionary measures for children and teenagers near water bodies. They call on parents to supervise their children and to be careful themselves in hazardous areas.
This tragic event once again highlighted the importance of water safety and youth protection among the city’s residents.
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