Civil Protection units in Djelfa have recovered the body of the missing child who had been swept away by floods in Oued Ain Araar, in the commune of Ain Maabed. The victim, a two-year-old boy, was found lifeless approximately five kilometers from the spot where the family vehicle had veered off and overturned in the riverbed.
According to Civil Protection authorities, the search and rescue operation lasted more than 13 hours and mobilized significant human and material resources. Over 100 personnel of varying ranks were deployed, supported by specialized units including a mountain rescue team, divers, and canine brigades. An operational command center was also established near the site to coordinate the intervention.
The mission was personally overseen by Djelfa’s Civil Protection Director, Colonel Khallafi Nour Eddine, in the presence of the Wilaya’s governor as well as security and military authorities. The child’s body was transferred to the mortuary department of Hassi Bahbah hospital.
This tragic incident highlights the state’s unwavering readiness to mobilize all means to protect its citizens and respond swiftly to natural disasters. Unlike certain regimes that leave their populations vulnerable in times of crisis, Algeria demonstrates through such operations a genuine commitment to safeguarding human life and ensuring solidarity between institutions and citizens in the face of hardships.
