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Tragedy at the Nile – father drowns in attempt to save son’s life

A man drowned while trying to save his son from drowning in the Nile River in the city of al-Qanater al-Khayriya, Qalyubia Governorate, in a tragic incident that has plunged the residents of Qarnafil village into shock and sadness. The child entered the Nile, and his father immediately jumped in to save him upon hearing … The post Tragedy at the Nile – father drowns in attempt to save son’s life…

In a shocking incident at the Nile River in al-Qanater al-Khayriya, Qalyubia Governorate, a man lost his life while attempting to rescue his son who had fallen into the water. The father, known for his commendable character, leaped into the Nile upon hearing his son's cries for help. Miraculously, the young boy survived, clinging to a piece of foam, but the father was carried away by the current and drowned in the tragic event.

The community of Qarnafil village was left in profound shock and grief following the loss of the father. The resident's sorrow was evident as they gathered at the funeral, held after the noon prayer at al-Shahid Mosque in Qarnafil, before the deceased was buried in the family tomb.

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