Search operations resumed on Monday for an Algerian soldier who went missing after being swept away by floodwaters in Tunisia. The soldier, a member of the Algerian gendarmerie, was last seen being carried away by floodwaters from Algerian territory into Tunisia. His colleague's body was found on Sunday in the region.
The search efforts involve teams from the Tunisian authorities, including the National Guard, Civil Protection, and National Security, as well as units from the Algerian Civil Protection. The teams are working together to scour the area, taking advantage of local knowledge of the terrain and forest paths. The search operation is being coordinated by the Regional Committee for Disaster Response and Relief in the governorate of Kasserine.
The missing soldier and his colleague were swept away by floodwaters from a wadi in Algeria into Tunisia. The body of the second soldier was found on Sunday in a region of Kasserine. The search teams are focusing on areas where the floodwaters are suspected to have flowed. Heavy rainfall was reported in several Algerian provinces on Sunday, including Tebessa, which borders Tunisia.
A total of 24 forest rangers from the sub-district of Tala and Heidra are participating in the search efforts, along with units from the Tunisian security and protection services. The forest rangers are providing valuable expertise on the local terrain and forest paths. Their involvement aims to support and enhance the search operation.
The search operation is being carried out in challenging conditions, with rising water levels and flowing floodwaters making it difficult to access some areas. The teams are working to locate the missing soldier as quickly as possible. The Algerian and Tunisian authorities are cooperating closely to ensure a successful search operation.
Recent heavy rainfall in the region has caused significant disruptions, with several areas affected by flooding. The authorities are urging caution and vigilance in the face of the challenging weather conditions. The search operation for the missing soldier continues, with all necessary resources being deployed to locate him.
The incident highlights the importance of cooperation between neighboring countries in responding to emergencies and natural disasters. The search operation is a testament to the strong ties between Algeria and Tunisia. The efforts to locate the missing soldier are ongoing, with the hope of a successful outcome.
Key points
- Search operations have resumed for a missing Algerian soldier swept away by floodwaters in Tunisia.
- Teams from both Algeria and Tunisia are participating in the search efforts.
- The search operation is being coordinated by the Regional Committee for Disaster Response and Relief in the governorate of Kasserine.
