Morocco's king says 5-year-old boy who was trapped in a well for four days has died
Thousands of locals, including his parents, had gathered to watch the dangerous and complex rescue mission.
However, progress slowed to a snail's pace as the drill teams worked by hand to avoid any vibrations that might bring the brittle soil down on the stricken child. Engineers have been working at the site to assess the risk of landslip and advise on the best method.A glacial cold has gripped the mountainous and impoverished region of the Rif, which is at an elevation of about 700m ."Our hearts are with the family, and we are praying that he will back with them as soon as possible."Rayan went missing while playing in his home village Ighrane in Chefchaouen province on Tuesday afternoon.
"In that one moment I took my eyes off him, the little one fell into the well. I haven't slept a wink", he told news site le360.
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