Dječak (8) hoda s bratom, dolazi riječ i nestaje!

On Wednesday evening around 8:39 PM local time, emergency services in Croatia were alerted to a distressing incident involving a missing child near the Drava River in Selnica Podravska, located within the Koprivnica-Križevci County close to the town of Legrad. The child, who is eight years old, was reportedly walking with their brother when they suddenly entered the river and disappeared without a trace. This event has triggered an extensive search operation involving multiple agencies and local residents.

The police received the initial report about the disappearance shortly after 8:39 PM, prompting immediate action. Emergency responders including the police, fire department, and members of the Croatian Rescue Service (HGSS) have been deployed to the area. Additionally, divers have joined the search efforts, as the situation is complicated by the swollen waters of the Drava River. The riverbank where the incident occurred is known as an illegal swimming spot, despite being frequented by locals for many years. According to Ivan Sabolić, head of the Legrad municipality, this location has long been used for recreational purposes, even though it's not officially designated as a safe swimming area.

The search continues into the night, with teams working tirelessly under challenging conditions due to the high water levels. Local authorities have confirmed that the child’s family resides nearby, adding urgency to the ongoing operations. Community members have also come forward to assist in the search, highlighting the collective concern and effort aimed at locating the missing child safely.

In addition to the search for the child, other news outlets have reported on unrelated incidents occurring in the region. In Berane, a man named N.G., aged 36, has been accused of illegally transporting timber worth approximately 120,000 euros. He is suspected of obstructing a criminal investigation related to the unauthorized removal of wood from a plot in Berane. Authorities have stated that his actions caused significant damage to Montenegro's state property and have vowed to continue their efforts against all forms of crime to protect public interests and legal assets.

Meanwhile, in Rijeka, there have been reports of an attempted murder where a 54-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries after being attacked with a bat and a knife. This incident adds to the list of recent crimes reported across the Balkans, indicating a broader trend of increased criminal activity in the region.

In another development, a large-scale police operation took place throughout Montenegro, resulting in the arrest of 14 individuals in cities such as Podgorica, Zeta, Nikšić, Pljevlje, and Herceg Novi. These arrests were part of a coordinated effort to combat organized crime and maintain law and order in the country.

Across the border in Bosnia and Herzegovina, a man was arrested for abusing and mistreating a minor. The victim was subjected to physical abuse and degrading treatment, which led to his arrest. In Sarajevo, a fire broke out in a building, causing significant damage, including the complete destruction of an elevator.

These varied incidents underscore the complex security landscape in the Balkans, where both local and transnational challenges persist. While the focus remains on the urgent search for the missing child in Croatia, the broader regional context reveals a pattern of diverse criminal activities affecting multiple countries in the area.

As the search for the child intensifies, local authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant and provide any information that could aid in locating the missing individual. The community's response highlights the importance of collaboration between emergency services and civilians during critical situations. With the ongoing efforts, hope remains that the child will be found soon and returned safely to their family.