{
  "id": 9352188,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T14:54:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/video-boy-swept-away-by-flood-in-enugu-rescued-alive-after-24-hours/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Enugu State, a dramatic rescue unfolded as a boy swept away by floodwaters was pulled to safety after 24 hours. The harrowing ordeal was captured on video, which quickly gained traction online on Wednesday. The footage, posted by social media user Uche Nwora, showed the young survivor being rescued and brought to safety. Eyewitnesses were heard exclaiming in joy, \"Jesus, Igwe, Jesus, Igwe. Hallelyah,\" as they witnessed the miraculous turn of events. The incident occurred in a rural community, although the boy's identity and the precise circumstances surrounding the flood were not immediately disclosed. The rescue highlights the ongoing concerns over the dangers posed by flooding, especially in areas vulnerable to heavy rainfall and inadequate drainage systems. Flooding has repeatedly posed a significant threat to lives and property in various 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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    "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 Nigeria",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-23T14:32:40.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}