{
  "id": 9355799,
  "title": "VIDEO: Boy swept away by flood in Enugu rescued after 24 hours",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/video-boy-swept-away-by-flood-in-enugu-rescued-after-24-hours",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T15:14:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/video-boy-swept-away-by-flood-in-enugu-rescued-after-24-hours/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A young boy was rescued alive after being swept away by floodwaters in a rural Enugu community, a day after he went missing, according to a viral video that captured the dramatic rescue. The incident left onlookers in emotional reaction, with some witnesses heard shouting \"Jesus, Igwe, Jesus, Igwe. Hallelyah.\" Social media user Uche Nwora posted the footage, detailing that the rescue occurred following the boy's submersion in floodwaters the previous day. Nwora did not disclose the boy's identity or the circumstances leading up to the event. Eyewitnesses' jubilation echoed through the area, as the rescuers worked to bring the child to safety. This rescue comes amidst heightened awareness of the perils posed by flooding, especially in regions susceptible to heavy rainfall and inadequate drainage systems. Flooding continues to threaten lives and property in numerous communities across the region.",
  "summary": "A boy who was reportedly swept away by floodwaters in a rural community in Enugu State has been rescued alive a day after he went missing. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-boy-swept-away-by-flood-in-enugu-rescued-after-24-hours/",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Citizen",
        "title": "KZN traffic officer passes away while on duty after vehicle burst into flames [VIDEO]",
        "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"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}