Horror in Kédougou: An 11-Year-Old Boy Drowns in an Abandoned Quarry

Author: senenews.comPublished on: May 14, 2026Country: Senegal

Society & Lifestyle

Horror in Kédougou: An 11-Year-Old Boy Drowns in an Abandoned Quarry

An 11-year-old boy tragically drowned in an abandoned quarry in Kédougou, located between Saraya and Badioula. The accident occurred on Wednesday afternoon while he was with five classmates. After tripping, he fell into a water-filled canal. Despite search efforts, his body was recovered and taken to the Saraya morgue.

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