Benin: a teenager found dead in a water reservoir in the Thian district

​The alert was given by the cries of a local resident. Quickly mobilized, several local young people who knew how to swim came to the victim’s aid. Despite their efforts, the teenager who came out of the water after several minutes of searching had already died.

​According to testimonies collected on site by Fraternité fm, the victim did not live in the neighborhood. The local delegate as well as the police station services were immediately informed in order to take the necessary steps to identify the young boy and contact his family.

​This water reservoir, with a depth of more than three meters, constitutes a particularly high-risk water point. Faced with this tragedy, residents are calling for vigilance among parents, urging them to step up surveillance of their children and control their swimming areas, particularly during this school holiday period.