Somaliland: One Drowns in Batalale Beach

[Deeq A.]

 

A teenager known as Mohammed Mowlid lost his life during the Eid celebrations in Berbera town. The youngster was swimming at the famous Batalale beach when out of the blue his body was spewed by the unmerciful Red sea waters.

This is according to news distributed by Somaliland News Agency (Solnanews.com) from the port city of Berbera.

The provincial commissioner of Sahil region Mr.Ahmed Osman confirmed to SOLNA- the death of the youngster who is estimated to be in his early twenties. He went on reveal the teenager was amongst a multitude of holiday makers from Burao town that had toured Berbera for the festive season.

Commissioner Osman also confirmed that one person was rescued from the furious Red Sea waters. Thos comes following the government of Somaliland protracted warning to parents to accompany their children during the festive celebration of Eid since many youngsters from Burao and Hargeisa every year drown in these Berbera waters.