Child Rescued From 37-Meter Well In Bertoua Cameroon, Local Man Hailed As Hero

In Bertoua, Cameroon, a tense rescue unfolded yesterday afternoon in Bertoua after a child fell into a 37-meter-deep well, drawing swift concern from residents and ending in a dramatic спасe.

Witnesses said the child cried for help immediately after the fall, prompting the mother to alert neighbors. A crowd quickly gathered at the scene, but the depth of the well made rescue attempts too dangerous for most to attempt.

The situation changed when a resident, Song Bosco, volunteered to descend into the well. After he went down, nearly 30 minutes passed, raising fears among onlookers about his safety. However, after approximately 45 minutes, Bosco emerged from the well carrying the child, alive and unharmed.

The rescue was met with loud cheers and praise from villagers, who described Bosco’s action as courageous and selfless. The child’s mother expressed deep gratitude and publicly pledged to reward Bosco for saving her child’s life.

Local residents are calling for improved safety measures around open wells to prevent similar incidents in the future.