Tragedy Strikes in Ajloun: Young Man Drowns in Kafranja Dam
Last Friday night, a heartbreaking incident unfolded as a young man in his twenties tragically drowned in the Kafranja Dam in Ajloun. The news sent shockwaves through the community, leaving many in mourning and disbelief.
According to a statement released by Dr. Qablan Al-Sharif, Governor of Ajloun and Chairman of the Civil Defense Committee, the incident involved a group of young men who were swimming in the dam. Tragically, one of them did not resurface, leading to a frantic search and rescue operation by the diving teams in the directorate.
After a harrowing search, the young man’s lifeless body was found and retrieved from the dam. His body was then transported to Al-Iman Governmental Hospital, where forensic experts were called in to determine the exact circumstances of the accident.
This heartbreaking incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of swimming in natural bodies of water and the importance of water safety measures. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and loved ones of the victim during this difficult time.
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