Beryl aftermath: Child dead after flash flooding in N.S., victim found in ditch
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Nova Scotia police say that a child is dead after falling into a water-filled ditch during significant flash flooding that occurred in Wolfville on Thursday evening.
A child from the community of Wolfville, N.S., has died after significant flash flooding occurred throughout the town and nearby Kings County communities on Thursday evening.
In a release, Nova Scotia RCMP said officers received a report at about 7:40 p.m. that a youth was pulled into a water-filled ditch at a park on Highland Avenue in the community.
“The youth and friends had been playing at the park when flash flooding occurred,” police said.
Police officers, along with several community search and rescue groups and the Wolfville Fire Department, set out in search of the missing youth.
Police said the area’s water drainage system was diverted as part of the search efforts.
The child’s remains were located a few hours later, about 11:30 p.m.
“Out of respect for the youth’s family, the Nova Scotia RCMP will not release the youth’s name or any other personal information,” police said.
“Our thoughts are with the youth’s family and loved ones, and the entire community.”