Young Man Drowns in Canal
Two young men died after drowning in separate incidents. Emergency services responded to both locations but were unable to save them. Investigations into the deaths are currently underway.
A 19-year-old man died after falling into the Scheldt canal in Ghent, Belgium. He was swimming at the time of the incident. Local authorities are investigating the cause of the fall. A 20-year-old man drowned while swimming in 't Koet, near Lummen, Belgium. The pond is now closed to swimming due to the tragedy.
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Highlights
Young Man Dies in Canal
A 19-year-old man died after falling into the Scheldt canal in Ghent.
Man Drowns in Pond
A 20-year-old man drowned while swimming in 't Koet pond.
Emergency Services Responded
Emergency services were called to both incidents.
Investigations Are Ongoing
Local authorities are investigating the circumstances of both deaths.
Swimming Banned Temporarily
't Koet pond is now advised against swimming in.