Father Raises Alarm After Twin Sons Never Return Home From Football Before River Discovery
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A father’s desperate search for his two 11-year-old sons ended in unimaginable heartbreak after both children were found dead in the Ter River following an overnight search.
The twin brothers had reportedly spent Monday evening playing football before entering the nearby river to swim.
When they failed to return home, their father alerted authorities, launching a massive overnight search operation.
Emergency Teams Race Against Time
Police, firefighters, underwater recovery specialists and drone operators searched throughout the night and into Tuesday.
Hope remained until investigators discovered clothing matching the boys’ description near the riverbank Tuesday morning.
The discovery shifted the search toward underwater recovery efforts.
Recovery Operation
Divers located both children several hours later in relatively close proximity beneath the river.
The family, who had remained nearby throughout the search, were informed immediately after the recoveries.
Officials say the identities will be formally confirmed by forensic specialists before the investigation is completed.
Water Safety Concerns Renewed
Authorities say the Ter River can be particularly dangerous because of changing currents and varying water depths.
The tragedy has renewed calls for greater awareness about the dangers of unsupervised swimming, particularly among children during the summer months.