Algeria civil defence recovers body of 10-year-old boy from well
Summary
A 10-year-old boy named Ayoub fell into a deep well in western Algeria and died after a four-day rescue effort. Rescue teams dug a parallel tunnel to reach him because the well was too narrow and deep to enter directly.Key Facts
- Ayoub fell into a well about 80 meters (262 feet) deep and 40 cm (16 inches) wide.
- The accident happened on Wednesday in the village of Errokn, municipality of Ghassoul in el-Bayadh province.
- The wooden board covering the well’s opening broke under Ayoub’s feet, causing him to fall in.
- Rescue teams could not go down the well, so they dug a parallel shaft to reach him through a horizontal tunnel.
- The rescue was difficult because of loose soil and hard rock in the area.
- Local authorities formed a crisis unit including civil protection, security, and military personnel to handle the rescue.
- Large crowds gathered to watch the rescue and support the family during the operation.
- Ayoub’s death has raised concerns about the safety and regulation of open wells in rural Algeria.
- Similar cases in Algeria and Morocco have drawn attention to the dangers of unsecured wells in rural areas.
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