Child drowns near Omaruru
The Erongo police have confirmed the drowning of a one-year-old child at the farm Otjiua near Omaruru on Tuesday.
According to Erongo crime investigations coordinator Erastus Iikuyu the incident occurred after four children were left at home when their parents went to work.
“At about 17:00 the heavy rain started and when the parents returned home they couldn't find the children and all the farmworkers started a manhunt,” said Iikuyu.
He said the deceased was found in the bushes along the flowing river.
“The other children were found safe in the nearby bushes,” he said.
Otjiua farm is situated about 30 kilometres from Omaruru on the Kalkveld road.
The next of kin of the child was informed and the body was taken to Walvis Bay police mortuary for a post-mortem examination. Police investigations continue.
ADOLF KAURE
According to Erongo crime investigations coordinator Erastus Iikuyu the incident occurred after four children were left at home when their parents went to work.
“At about 17:00 the heavy rain started and when the parents returned home they couldn't find the children and all the farmworkers started a manhunt,” said Iikuyu.
He said the deceased was found in the bushes along the flowing river.
“The other children were found safe in the nearby bushes,” he said.
Otjiua farm is situated about 30 kilometres from Omaruru on the Kalkveld road.
The next of kin of the child was informed and the body was taken to Walvis Bay police mortuary for a post-mortem examination. Police investigations continue.
ADOLF KAURE
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