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Fès – The drowning death of a 9-year-old child on Sunday in the lake located within Horse Racing Park in the city of Fès has triggered widespread grief and public concern, renewing calls for stronger safety measures in public recreational spaces, particularly those frequented by children and families.
Following notification of the incident, local authorities and Civil Protection teams rushed to the scene, where the child’s body was recovered. The competent authorities have opened an investigation, under the supervision of the Public Prosecutor’s Office, to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
The incident has generated strong reactions from local civil society representatives, who argue that the lake poses a serious safety risk due to what they describe as the absence of permanent supervision and protective fencing preventing children from accessing the water’s edge. They questioned why these shortcomings persist despite the park’s high number of visitors, particularly during the summer holiday season.
The same stakeholders also stated that the park suffers from several other issues, including, according to their accounts, the presence of illegal activities such as drug trafficking and other unlawful practices, in addition to the deterioration of the green spaces that once served as an important recreational and environmental area for the city’s residents.
Observers believe that this tragic incident raises broader questions about the management of public spaces in Fès and whether they meet adequate safety standards, especially facilities that include lakes or other features that may pose risks to children. Several civil society actors are therefore calling for urgent measures, including securing the lake, strengthening surveillance, and installing clear warning signs to help prevent similar tragedies in the future.
While the official investigation is still underway, the loss of the young child has become a painful reminder of the importance of making public safety—particularly children’s safety—a top priority in the management and maintenance of public spaces.
Fès: Child’s Drowning in Horse Racing Park Lake Sparks Calls for Improved Public Safety Measures
Fès – The drowning of a 9-year-old child on Sunday in the lake at Horse Racing Park in Fès has sparked widespread sorrow and public concern, renewing calls for stronger safety measures in public spaces, particularly those visited by children and families.
After being alerted to the incident, local authorities and Civil Protection teams responded to the scene, where the child’s body was recovered. The competent authorities have launched an investigation under the supervision of the Public Prosecutor’s Office to determine the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
The incident has prompted strong reactions from local community representatives, who argue that the lake represents a serious safety hazard due to what they describe as the lack of permanent supervision and protective fencing to prevent children from reaching the water’s edge. They questioned why these shortcomings continue despite the large number of visitors the park receives, especially during the summer holidays.
The same local stakeholders also stated that the park suffers from several other issues, including, according to their accounts, the presence of illegal activities such as drug trafficking and other unlawful practices, as well as the deterioration of the green spaces that once served as an important recreational and environmental area for the residents of Fès.
Observers believe the tragedy has once again highlighted concerns about the management of public spaces in the city and whether they provide adequate safety standards, particularly in facilities that include lakes or other potentially hazardous features for children. Several civil society organizations are therefore calling for urgent action, including securing the lake, increasing on-site supervision, and installing clear warning signs to help prevent similar incidents in the future.
As the official investigation continues, the child’s death remains a heartbreaking reminder of the need to make public safety—especially the safety of children—a top priority in the management, maintenance, and supervision of public recreational spaces.
Source: Fès News Media
