A 13-year-old schoolgirl lost her life after being swept away by a flash flood the evening before last in the Faratsiho district. Her body was recovered a few hours after the search began.
The incident occurred in Antsampanimahazo, Faratsiho district, while the girl was returning home. Local residents, supported by the gendarmerie, quickly launched a search operation. She was found later that evening in Antsira Avaratra, within the same commune.
Despite being rushed to a health center, resuscitation attempts were unsuccessful. Her body was subsequently returned to her parents.
Heavy rains, lasting nearly three hours, struck the Faratsiho district on the afternoon before last, causing a significant rise in water levels. The victim was a student at the Antsampanimahazo CEG (General Education College). Witnesses reported the accident, and local authorities were alerted to assist in the search efforts.
Captured & Published at: 2026-10-09 06:09:00 (Madagascar Local Time EAT)
Original Source: https://www.lexpress.mg/2026/10/faratsiho-une-ecoliere-emportee-par-les.html