Maria David
EIGHT-YEAR-OLD Victoria Kasely Ipangelwa died tragically, drowning in a 50 litre water bucket at Oniihandi village in the Oniipa area.
Her elder sister made the terrible discovery.
According to Oshikoto regional commander Commissioner Armas Shivute, the incident occurred around 15:00 on Monday.
The young girl, a learner at Ehangano Primary School, reportedly died while fetching water to drink, not long after having lunch with her siblings at home.
“It is alleged that the deceased was left at home with her three-year-old and elder sister (age unknown) while the parents were at nearby cuca shops,” he said.
Shivute said after the girls finished lunch, they went to a room to rest.
“The deceased left her sisters sleeping and went to the tap where the 50 litre water bucket was and she drowned,” he added.
Shivute noted that Ipangelwa’s body was discovered by the elder sister. She informed the parents who in turn notified the police.
The body was taken to the Onandjokwe Mortuary and was to be transferred to the Omuthiya police mortuary for an autopsy.
Police investigation into the matter continues.
