10 year old boy drowns in Mekong River whirlpool

A tragic incident on the banks of the Mekong River claimed the life of a 10 year old boy whose body was discovered last Saturday, February 17, after being drawn into a whirlpool three days prior.

Veerawat’s grandfather managed to rescue the boy’s sister but could not reach Veerawat in time. The local authorities in Ubon Ratchathani’s Khemarat district have been alerted.

Upon receiving the distressing news, rescue units from the region promptly investigated the scene. They found Veerawat dressed in a blue t-shirt and blue jeans, his body bloated from days in the water.

The boy’s mother, although devastated, did not question the circumstances leading to her son’s death. It was revealed that on the day of the accident, Veerawat was accompanied by his 13 year old sister, Varanya, and their 60 year old grandfather, Paiboon. The trio had gone to the…