Moroccan authorities and firefighters work to rescue Rayan.Photo: AFP via Getty
The 5-year-old Moroccan boy who had beentrapped in a well for four dayshas died.
According to a statement from the Royal Palace, King Mohammed VI of Morocco called Rayan’s family to offer his condolences, per the outlet.
Moroccan authorities and firefighters work to rescue Rayan.AFP via Getty
Throughout the ordeal, rescuers were able to use a rope to send food and water down to Rayan, which his father told local media he saw him drink. “He was moving and drank a little bit of water. I believe he will be okay, God help him,” he said.
Additionally, Rayan was supplied with oxygen via a tube, according toReuters. “People who love us are sparing no effort to save my child,” his father said, per the outlet.
Members of the Moroccan civil defence work to rescue Rayan.AFP via Getty
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Rescuers used machines to help dig a parallel path to the boy. Local outlet Le360 reported that two rescuers, who were just inches away from Rayan, had started manually digging, according toThe New YorkTimeson Friday.
TheTimesalso reported that a rescuer told the outlet they had to continue to be cautious in their efforts due to the “chance of collapse” — which had been an ongoing concern.
“This stage is the most important and most complicated one,” the rescuer explained at the time.
On Friday, thousands tuned in to watch the rescue efforts via livestream. Meanwhile, others arrived at the scene to watch the rescue unfold in person.
source: people.com
