{
  "id": 9348611,
  "title": "VIDEO: Boy swept away by flood in Enugu rescued alive after 24 hours",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/video-boy-swept-away-by-flood-in-enugu-rescued-alive-after-24-hours",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T14:32:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/video-boy-swept-away-by-flood-in-enugu-rescued-alive-after-24-hours/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A video captured the moment a boy was rescued alive by floodwaters in a rural area of Enugu State, nearly 24 hours after he went missing. The footage, which quickly spread across social media, elicited emotional responses from onlookers who witnessed the dramatic rescue. Uche Nwora, a social media user, posted the video, stating that the incident took place in Enugu State, though specific details about the boy's identity and the incident's context were not disclosed immediately. Eyewitnesses were heard joyfully chanting, \"Jesus, Igwe, Jesus, Igwe. Hallelujah,\" as they cheered the successful rescue. The rescue comes at a time when there is growing concern over the dangers of flooding, especially in regions susceptible to severe rainfall and inadequate drainage systems. Flooding continues to pose significant threats to lives and property in numerous communities.",
  "summary": "A boy reportedly swept away by floodwaters in a rural community in Enugu State has been rescued alive, a day after he went missing. A video, which went viral on Wednesday, showed the boy being found and brought to safety, with the development triggering emotional reactions from those who witnessed the rescue. A social media Read More:…",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/kzn-traffic-officer-passes-away-while-on-duty-after-vehicle-burst",
        "published": "2026-09-23T12:38:55.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "VIDEO: Boy swept away by flood in Enugu rescued alive after 24 hours",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/video-boy-swept-away-by-flood-in-enugu-rescued-alive-after-24-hours-9352188",
        "published": "2026-09-23T14:54:41.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}