Boy, 11, Killed By Heatwave
10 January 2016
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In the week that three heat wave related deaths were recorded atBamalete Lutheran hospital in Ramotswa(Botswana), an 11-year old boy from Mopipi also added to the statistics after he collapsed and died under the searing heat on Thursday.
The little boy who was doing Standard 5 at Mopipi Primary School was certified dead upon arrival at Orapa hospital.
He was said to have walked a distance of 15km from Mopipi village to Koroxana lands to find his brothers, but collapsed and died on the way.
Superintendent Kabo Badirwang of Orapa Police said the body was rushed to hospital where doctors confirmed that he died of heat stroke. “The body was found in the bush by residents who had been looking for their donkeys,” said Badirwang.
Meanwhile in Rakops, police are investigating a drowning incident where a 10 year old girl drowned in the river while she was trying to cool herself.
The Ministry of Health has issued a press statement urging members of the public to take preventative measures to prevent heat related illnesses by observing the following health tips;
• Hydrate; drink lots of water and avoid alcohol.
• Wear loose fitting, light weight and light coloured clothing; avoid dark colours.
• Apply sunscreen lotions, wear sunglasses and hats before going out.
• Do not leave children and elderly people in parked cars.
• Limit outside activities to early morning or evening.
• Rest in shady areas. -TheVoice