Searches Interrupted as Body of 10-year-old Not Found in Mirdita

It has been 24 hours since a 10-year-old drowned in the Fan River in Mirdita and his body has not yet been found. Police and divers have stopped searching to continue the next day. (Read also)

The search for the minor S. Laska has started since last night when he drowned following the ball, which fell into the river. Throughout the day, RENEA's divers, backed by local police, area residents and firefighters searched along the Fan River, but have not yet been able to track down the 10-year-old's body. 

"He is my great-grandson. At 18:00 I was informed that he had drowned. The boy has been playing football with his brother. The ball fell into the water and fled to catch the ball. His brother tried to hold him, but the stream took him. The brother got out of the water and informed the family. I ask the state to find him. If he is not found alive, at least the body should be found as the ceremony should be performed", said the family member.