HIBAPRESS – Mohammed Zerouih
The municipality of Bouarck in the Nador province was shaken by a painful tragedy following the death of an innocent child, not exceeding his fifth year, due to drowning under mysterious circumstances in a local swimming pool. This incident turned the joy of the place into a real mourning, shrouded in feelings of shock and disbelief.
Upon being informed of the incident, the Royal Gendarmerie, local authorities, and civil defense teams immediately rushed to the scene. The area around the swimming pool was cordoned off, and initial technical investigations began to gather clues about this painful incident.
Rescue elements were able to retrieve the victim's body and subject it to standard organizational procedures before sending it to the morgue, in preparation for taking administrative and legal measures related to these circumstances.
In the same context, the competent public prosecution issued strict instructions to open an in-depth judicial investigation aimed at unraveling the mysteries of the incident and accurately determining the circumstances of its occurrence and the extent to which safety and security conditions were met within the mentioned facility.
Field investigations remain ongoing at full speed to identify potential responsibilities, amidst widespread calls from stakeholders for the necessity of tightening oversight on swimming pools and preventing any negligence that might expose children's lives to such fatal risks.
