In the space of a few hours, two drownings struck two private properties in the Charleroi region. As a reminder, Wednesday afternoon, the lifeless body of a 19-year-old man was discovered on the site of the former Mont-sur-Marchienne quarry. After diving into the water, the young man did not come back to the surface… Before the tragic discovery of his body in the water by the firefighters.
A second young man found dead
Before this incident, the emergency services had been notified of a first drowning on the site of the Pircha de Gosselies pond, in the former open-air coal mine of Gosselies. A search had been carried out on the spot for two hours, without success. The research had been interrupted before being resumed this Thursday at the end of the morning.
The support of the federal police was necessary: “civil protection, with divers, resumed the search. A navigation police sonar was on site, as well as air support via two federal police helicopters”confirms David Quinaux, spokesman for the Charleroi police zone.
Extensive searches have finally uncovered the lifeless body of a young adult man. He was present on the site on Wednesday with friends, and jumped into the water. According to local police, the victim could not swim or was struggling.
Forbidden to the public
These two dramas in the water in the space of a few hours require an important reminder to all of the dangers of these sites. ” This is an offense that can range from 50 euros to 350 euros. These are sites prohibited to the public and private properties. In two days, there are two dead. These sites, whether the old quarry or the mining site, are not at all equipped for swimming. To take the risk of going to these sites is to take the risk of losing your life there. “, insists the Charleroi police.